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Contended

Verb / kʌˈntendɪd / Another word for contended — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to have an opinion or belief about something

Synonyms & similar words

debate struggle deal manage argue contend contest getby postulate vie grapple fight repugn cope fence makedo compete makeout argued asserted claimed maintained affirmed alleged averred avouched avowed declared insisted pleaded protested stated swore testified professed pronounced posited opined

Example sentences

  1. The two teams contended for the championship title.
  2. She contended that she deserved a higher salary.
  3. The politician contended that the new policy would benefit everyone.
  4. The lawyer contended that his client was not guilty.
  5. The professor contended that the research was flawed.

Quotes

  • The greater your capacity to love, the greater your capacity to feel the pain.
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

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