contends

[US]/kənˈtɛndz/
[UK]/kənˈtɛndz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. at konkurrere eller stræbe mod andre; at kæmpe eller slås; at argumentere eller fastholde en position

Phrases & Collocations

contends that

fastslår at

contends with

går hånd om hånd med

contends for

argumenterer for

contends against

argumenterer imod

contends over

argumenterer om

contends otherwise

argumenterer på anden måde

contends that it

fastslår at det

contends for control

argumenterer for kontrol

contends with issues

går hånd om hånd med problemer

contends on behalf

argumenterer på vegne af

Example Sentences

the lawyer contends that her client is innocent.

advokaten hævder, at hendes klient er uskyldig.

he contends with various challenges in his job.

han kæmper med forskellige udfordringer i sit job.

she contends that the new policy will benefit everyone.

hun hævder, at den nye politik vil gavne alle.

the scientist contends that climate change is a serious issue.

videnskabsmanden hævder, at klimaændringer er et alvorligt problem.

many experts contend that education is the key to success.

mange eksperter hævder, at uddannelse er nøglen til succes.

the author contends that her book offers a new perspective.

forfatteren hævder, at hendes bog tilbyder et nyt perspektiv.

he often contends with his colleagues over project ideas.

han er ofte uenig med sine kolleger om projektideer.

the politician contends that his policies are effective.

politikeren hævder, at hans politikker er effektive.

she contends that hard work leads to success.

hun hævder, at hårdt arbejde fører til succes.

the team contends for the championship title every year.

holdet kæmper om mesterskabstitlen hvert år.

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