contends

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

Translation

v. competir o esforzarse contra otros; luchar o pelear; argumentar o afirmar una posición

Phrases & Collocations

contends that

afirma que

contends with

discute con

contends for

defiende

contends against

se opone a

contends over

discute sobre

contends otherwise

argumenta de otra manera

contends that it

afirma que

contends for control

lucha por el control

contends with issues

lucha con problemas

contends on behalf

defiende en nombre de

Example Sentences

the lawyer contends that her client is innocent.

el abogado sostiene que su cliente es inocente.

he contends with various challenges in his job.

él se enfrenta a varios desafíos en su trabajo.

she contends that the new policy will benefit everyone.

ella sostiene que la nueva política beneficiará a todos.

the scientist contends that climate change is a serious issue.

el científico sostiene que el cambio climático es un problema grave.

many experts contend that education is the key to success.

muchos expertos sostienen que la educación es la clave del éxito.

the author contends that her book offers a new perspective.

la autora sostiene que su libro ofrece una nueva perspectiva.

he often contends with his colleagues over project ideas.

él a menudo se enfrenta a sus colegas por ideas de proyectos.

the politician contends that his policies are effective.

el político sostiene que sus políticas son efectivas.

she contends that hard work leads to success.

ella sostiene que el trabajo duro conduce al éxito.

the team contends for the championship title every year.

el equipo lucha por el título de campeonato cada año.

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