contend in Spanish
contend in Spanish is contender, refertar, sostener — contend means to compete or struggle against someone or something.
contend in Spanish
contender
(intransitive) To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
contender
(intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
refertar
(intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
sostener
(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 Spanish?
"contend" in Spanish is contender, refertar, sostener. 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 Spanish, "contend" is contender, refertar, sostener.
Are there other ways to say "contend" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "contend": contender, refertar, sostener.
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