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How to pronounce “contend”
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Pronunciation guide for contend
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of contend with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The ATOM: The New Economics of Technological Disruption
and i contend that the fact that we do
- Definition summary
- (intransitive) To be in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce contend
The ATOM: The New Economics of Technological Disruption
and i contend that the fact that we do
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “contend”
Meaning
- [Verb]
- (intransitive) To be in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.
- (intransitive) To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
- (intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
- (intransitive) To believe (something is reasonable) and argue (for it); to advocate.
- To try to cope with a difficulty or problem. [with with]
Practice Nearby Words
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