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contend

con.tend \k*n-'tend\ vb [MF or L; MF contendre, fr. L contendere, fr.com- + 
   tender]e to stretch 1: to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against 
   difficulties  2: to strive in debate : ARGUE  1: MAINTAIN, ASSERT  2: to 
   struggle for  - con.tend.er n