Synonyms for contend

Other words for “contend”, grouped by meaning.

We found 17 synonyms for “contend”. The most common are postulate, argue, debate, fence, contest.

verb maintain or assert

verb have an argument about something

verb to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

verb succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

verb compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

verb be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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