contend
/kənˈtɛnd/verb
High School
1
To be in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.
2
To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
3
To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
4
To believe (something is reasonable) and argue (for it); to advocate.
5
To try to cope with a difficulty or problem.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing