contend: ความหมายและคำอธิบายความหมาย

To strive in opposition or against difficulties; struggle: armies contending for control of strategic territory; had to contend with long lines at the airport.

To compete, as in a race; vie.

To strive in controversy or debate; dispute. See Synonyms at discuss.

To maintain or assert: The defense contended that the evidence was inadmissible.