word
Contend
Kuh-NTEHND
/kʌˈntɛnd/Listen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
contend
Dictionary meaning
To maintain or assert.
Examples
- The professor contended that Communism had no future.
- My friend and I contended over the dirty dishes.
Synonyms: postulate
People also look up
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “Contend” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction