contend in Dutch
contend in Dutch is bestrijden, betwisten, tegenspreken — contend means to compete or struggle against someone or something.
contend in Dutch
bestrijden
(intransitive) To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
betwisten
(intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
tegenspreken
(intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
weerspreken
(intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
aantonen
(intransitive) To believe (something is reasonable) and argue (for it); to advocate.
What does "contend" mean?
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verb To compete or struggle against someone or something.
"Two runners were left to contend for the gold medal."
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verb To argue firmly that something is true.
"Lawyers for the defense contend that the evidence was mishandled."
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contend in a sentence
- Two runners were left to contend for the gold medal.
- Lawyers for the defense contend that the evidence was mishandled.
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What is "contend" in Dutch?
"contend" in Dutch is bestrijden, betwisten, tegenspreken. contend means: To compete or struggle against someone or something.
How do you use "contend" in a sentence?
Example: "Two runners were left to contend for the gold medal." In Dutch, "contend" is bestrijden, betwisten, tegenspreken.
Are there other ways to say "contend" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "contend": bestrijden, betwisten, tegenspreken, weerspreken, aantonen.
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