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contend
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
contends; contended; contending
contends; contended; contending
Learner's definition of CONTEND
1
[+ object] : to argue or state (something) in a strong and definite way主张；声称；认为
- These people contend that they have earned the right to the land.这些人声称他们已经获得这片土地的所有权。
- She contends [=maintains, asserts] the new law will only benefit the wealthy.她认为这条新颁布的法律只会让富人受益。
2
[no object] : to compete with someone or for something竞争；争夺 : to compete with a good chance of winning很可能赢得
- A number of groups are contending (with each other) for power in the new government.几个集团正（相互）争夺着在新政府中的权力。
- The team is expected to contend for the championship this year.这个队今年有望赢得锦标赛冠军。
contend with
[phrasal verb] contend with (something)
: to deal with (something difficult or unpleasant)处理（问题）；应付（困境）
- Customers should not have to contend with the problems caused by these delays.因延误造成的问题，不应该要求顾客来解决。
- He's had a lot to contend with recently. [=he's had many problems to deal with]最近他有许多问题要处理。
Example Sentences
These people contend that they have earned the right to the land. The team is expected to contend for the championship this year.
Recent Examples on the Web Grant will have to contend with a tough gauntlet that includes Lincoln, Wells, Cleveland and McDaniel. 
oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2022 Competing in 15 events over a two-day period can be an overwhelming task, but there were other challenges with which Francis had to contend. Emmett Hall, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 Tennessee’s secondary will have to contend with Kedon Slovis, the former USC quarterback who led Pitt to a seven-point win over West Virginia last week. John Scheibe, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Shakib then has to contend with the pic’s tyrant filmmakers and a secret lover who jeopardizes this potentially life-changing opportunity. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 Sep. 2022 But even if all of those measures are seamlessly enacted, officials will still have to contend with the skepticism of students like Zayon Martinez. Arelis R. Hernández, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Sep. 2022 Sound engineers have to contend with how the music is going to sound outside the arena, too, with many concerts streaming over the internet. Chris Kornelis, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 The big-bodied London also will have to contend with a run-heavy offensive focus. Cory Bonini, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2022 In Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Miles Morales has to contend with a villain that can open portals to other universes with similar yet different versions of the Spider-Man. Wendy M. Pfeiffer, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 See More
oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2022 Competing in 15 events over a two-day period can be an overwhelming task, but there were other challenges with which Francis had to contend. Emmett Hall, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 Tennessee’s secondary will have to contend with Kedon Slovis, the former USC quarterback who led Pitt to a seven-point win over West Virginia last week. John Scheibe, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Shakib then has to contend with the pic’s tyrant filmmakers and a secret lover who jeopardizes this potentially life-changing opportunity. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 Sep. 2022 But even if all of those measures are seamlessly enacted, officials will still have to contend with the skepticism of students like Zayon Martinez. Arelis R. Hernández, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Sep. 2022 Sound engineers have to contend with how the music is going to sound outside the arena, too, with many concerts streaming over the internet. Chris Kornelis, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 The big-bodied London also will have to contend with a run-heavy offensive focus. Cory Bonini, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2022 In Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Miles Morales has to contend with a villain that can open portals to other universes with similar yet different versions of the Spider-Man. Wendy M. Pfeiffer, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English contenden, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French contendre, going back to Latin contendere "to draw tight, strain, make an effort, strive, compete," from con- con- + tendere "to extend outward, stretch, spread out, aim (at a purpose)" — more at tender entry 3
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of contend was in the 15th century Phrases Containing contend
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