LEARNit Dictionary
contend
verb
/kənˈtend/
UK
/kənˈtend/
US
C1+
1
C1+
to say that something is true, especially in an argument
ادعا کردن, اظهار داشتن
synonym
maintain
2
C1+
to compete against somebody in order to gain something
رقابت کردن, تلاش برای پیروزی
Three armed groups were contending for power.