Contend

verb

/kənˈtɛnd/

Word Frequency: 4.0

Definitions

1.verbTo strive in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.

2.verbTo struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.

3.verbTo strive in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.

4.verbTo believe (something is reasonable) and argue (for it); to advocate.

"In this paper the author contends that no useful results can be obtained if this method is used."

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