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contend verb

  /kənˈtɛnd/
  • (intransitive) To believe (something is reasonable) and argue (for it); to advocate.
 aantonen
  • (intransitive) To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
 bestrijden
  • (intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
 betwisten, tegenspreken, weerspreken

contender noun

  /kənˈtɛn.dɚ/
  • Someone who competes with one or more other people.
 mededinger
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