contend in Russian
contend in Russian is боро́ться, соперничать, утвержда́ть — contend means to compete or struggle against someone or something.
contend in Russian
боро́ться
Pronounced: borotsya
(intransitive) To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
соперничать
Pronounced: sopernichat
(intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
утвержда́ть
Pronounced: utverzhdat
(intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
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 Russian?
"contend" in Russian is боро́ться, соперничать, утвержда́ть. contend means: To compete or struggle against someone or something.
How do you pronounce боро́ться?
"contend" in Russian is боро́ться, pronounced "borotsya".
How do you use "contend" in a sentence?
Example: "Two runners were left to contend for the gold medal." In Russian, "contend" is боро́ться, соперничать, утвержда́ть.
Are there other ways to say "contend" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "contend": боро́ться, соперничать, утвержда́ть.
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