contend
/kənˈtend/
con · tend
kən · ˈtend
English Definition
v. to struggle or strive against difficulties or opposition
Significado en Español
competir, luchar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tranh đấu, cạnh tranh
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con(together)+tend(stretch) → stretch together towards a goal → to contend, compete.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “contend”?
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A
complain
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B
quarrel
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C
compete
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D
contemplate
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C — compete.
“contend” means v. to struggle or strive against difficulties or opposition
Common questions about “contend”
What does “contend” mean?
contend — v. to struggle or strive against difficulties or opposition. In Chinese: 争斗，斗争，竞争.
How do you pronounce “contend”?
contend is pronounced /kənˈtend/. It breaks into 2 syllables: con · tend.
Is “contend” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. contend appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “contend”?
con(together)+tend(stretch) → stretch together towards a goal → to contend, compete.
