Contend For

Pronunciation: /kənˈtɛnd fɔr/

Definitions of contend for

verb to struggle in opposition or against difficulties; to strive in rivalry; to assert or maintain earnestly

Example Sentences

A1 I contend for the title of best singer in my school.

A2 She contends for a spot on the varsity basketball team.

B1 The two candidates are contending for the position of class president.

B2 The teams will contend for the championship title in the upcoming tournament.

C1 The political parties are contending for control of the government.

C2 The athletes are contending for a spot on the national team in the upcoming competition.

Examples of contend for in a Sentence

formal The two candidates will contend for the position of mayor in the upcoming election.

informal The teams will have to contend for the championship title in the final match.

slang I heard those two are going to contend for the last piece of pizza.

figurative She had to contend for her place in the male-dominated industry.

Grammatical Forms of contend for

• past tense: contended
• plural: contend for
• comparative: more contending
• superlative: most contending
• present tense: contend
• future tense: will contend
• perfect tense: have contended
• continuous tense: is contending
• singular: contends for
• positive degree: contend
• infinitive: to contend
• gerund: contending
• participle: contended

Origin and Evolution of contend for

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French, Latin

Story behind the word: The phrase 'contend for' originated from Middle English, influenced by Old French 'contendre' and Latin 'contendere'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'contend for' has evolved to signify actively competing or striving for something, often in a competitive or argumentative manner.