Contend

Pronunciation: /kənˈtɛnd/

Definitions of contend

verb to struggle in opposition or against difficulties; make a serious effort

Example Sentences

A1 I contend with my sister over who gets to use the computer first.

A2 The team must contend with injuries if they want to win the championship.

B1 The company contends that their new product is superior to all others on the market.

B2 The politician must contend with criticism from the media during the election campaign.

C1 The author contends that technology is changing the way we communicate with each other.

C2 Scientists continue to contend with the challenges of climate change and its impact on the environment.

Examples of contend in a Sentence

formal The lawyer will contend that the evidence presented is insufficient.

informal I'll contend that the party was a success, despite the small turnout.

slang She's always contending that she's the best at video games.

figurative The author's novel contends with themes of loss and redemption.

Grammatical Forms of contend

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

Origin and Evolution of contend

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'contend' originated from the Latin word 'contendere', which means to strive or compete.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'contend' has evolved to not just mean competing or striving, but also to include the idea of arguing or asserting a point in a debate or disagreement.