verb · Medium SAT word

    Contend

    argue or struggle against

    Contend in a sentence

    Scholars contend about the meaning of the historical text.

    Synonyms for contend

    • argue
    • compete
    • struggle

    Antonyms for contend

    Practice contend on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like contend appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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