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- [kuh n-tend]
- /kənˈtɛnd/
- /kənˈtend/
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- [kuh n-tend]
- /kənˈtɛnd/
Definitions of contends word
- verb without object contends to struggle in opposition: to contend with the enemy for control of the port. 1
- verb without object contends to strive in rivalry; compete; vie: to contend for first prize. 1
- verb without object contends to strive in debate; dispute earnestly: to contend against falsehood. 1
- verb with object contends to assert or maintain earnestly: He contended that taxes were too high. 1
- noun contends Third-person singular simple present indicative form of contend. 1
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Origin of contends
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English contenden < Anglo-French contendre < Latin contendere to compete, strive, draw tight, equivalent to con- con- + tendere to stretch; see tend1
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Parts of speech for Contends
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
contends popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
contends usage trend in Literature
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