3. To strive in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to
argue.
The question which our author would contend for. Locke.
Many things he fiercely contended about were trivial. Dr. H. More.
Syn. — To struggle; fight; combat; vie; strive; oppose; emulate; contest; litigate; dispute; debate.
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Con*tend", v. t.
Defn: To struggle for; to contest. [R.]
Carthage shall contend the world with Rome.Dryden.
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Con*tend"ent, n. Etym: [L. contendens, p.pr.]
Defn: n antagonist; a contestant. [Obs.] In all notable changes and revolutions the contendents have been still made a prey to the third party. L'Estrange.
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Con*tend"er, n.
Defn: One who contends; a contestant.
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Con*tend"ress, n.
Defn: A female contestant. [R.]