ALL meanings of contender
con·tend
C c - countable noun contender A contender is someone who takes part in a competition. 3
- noun contender one who contends 3
- noun contender a person, team, etc. having or regarded as having a good chance to win a contest or competition 3
- verb without object contender to struggle in opposition: to contend with the enemy for control of the port. 1
- verb without object contender to strive in rivalry; compete; vie: to contend for first prize. 1
- verb without object contender to strive in debate; dispute earnestly: to contend against falsehood. 1
- verb with object contender to assert or maintain earnestly: He contended that taxes were too high. 1
- abbreviation CONTENDER contestant 1
- abbreviation CONTENDER candidate 1
- noun contender Someone who competes with one or more other people. 1
- noun contender Someone who has a viable chance of winning a competition. 0