contend
/kənˈtɛnd/
verb
- To compete against someone or something to win or achieve something.
- Three athletes will contend for the gold medal in the final race.
- The two teams will contend in the championship game next week.
- Small businesses often contend with larger corporations for customers.
- To argue or state something strongly as true, especially in a debate or disagreement.
- The lawyer contended that her client was innocent of all charges.
- Some scientists contend that climate change is the biggest threat to our planet.
- He contends that the new policy will hurt small businesses.
- To struggle or deal with a difficult situation or problem.
- She is contending with a serious illness but remains optimistic.
- Residents must contend with heavy traffic every morning.
- The farmer had to contend with a drought that ruined his crops.