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I had to contend with heavy traffic to get to the airport.
i couldn't attend the party so i contend the inatation
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To contend emulously; to seek or strive for the same thing, position, or reward for which another is striving; to contend in rivalry, as for a prize or in business; as, tradesmen compete with one another.
This can mean to strive, to contend, or to assert. Here are some sentences.I contend that my actions were just.Robert and John always contend for top honors in sports.We had to contend with the long lines at the concert.
No earnest soul can pass through this world without being called upon to contend earnestly for the faith.
It's the combination of the prefix con-, com- (with, together) and the verb tendo, -ere, which me smell crap
vie contend go up against rival battle "take on" match wits contest combat tussle spar grapple go head-to-head
The likely word is the verb to compete (challenge, play, contend, or vie).The similar word is complete (to finish, or finished).
The root word for "debater" is "debate," which comes from the Latin word "debattere," meaning "to contend or fight."
The prosecutor said, "I contend that Mr. Kayne did indeed hire someone to kill his wife."I often walk to work so I don't have to contend with heavy traffic.He'll wrap up the meeting now and contend with customer complaints later.As you sit comfortably and watch the game, I've got our two fussy toddlers to contend with.if you go outside you are contending with the elements ( it means to fight against)No earnest soul can pass through this world without being called upon to contend earnestly for the faith.