contend - Meaning in Tamil

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contend - Meaning in Tamil

contend Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of contend in English

contend verb

1. maintain or assert

   Synonyms

   postulate

   Example

   • "He contended that Communism had no future"
2. have an argument about something

   Synonyms

   argue, debate, fence

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3. to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

   Synonyms

   contest, repugn

   Example

   • "They contested the outcome of the race"
4. compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

   Synonyms

   compete, vie

5. be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

   Synonyms

   fight, struggle

   Examples

   • "Militant groups are contending for control of the country"
   • "Siblings are always fighting"
   • "the tribesmen fought each other"
6. succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

   Synonyms

   cope, cope, deal, get by, grapple, make do, make out, manage

   Examples

   • "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"
   • "We got by on just a gallon of gas"

Synonyms of contend

• postulate
• argue, debate, fence
• contest, repugn
• compete, vie
• fight, struggle
• cope, deal, get by, grapple, make do, make out, manage

Description

Competition is a rivalry where two or more parties strive for a common goal which cannot be shared: where one's gain is the other's loss. Competition can arise between entities such as organisms, individuals, economic and social groups, etc. The rivalry can be over attainment of any exclusive goal, including recognition.

Also see "Competition" on Wikipedia

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