Definition of Contend

Verb: contend kun'tend

Maintain or assert
"He contended that Communism had no future";
- postulate
Have an argument about something
- argue, debate, fence
To make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
"They contended the outcome of the race";
- contest, repugn
Deal with reasonably well despite some difficulty; come to terms with
- cope, get by, make do, grapple, deal, manage
Seek or strive for the same thing as someone else; engage in a contest
"Iran also faces Japan as they contend for the Asian seat";
- compete, vie
Be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
"Militant groups are contending for control of the country";
- fight, struggle