·vt To struggle for; to Contest.
II. Contend ·vi To struggle or exert one's self to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
III. Contend ·vi To strive in debate; to engage in discussion; to Dispute; to Argue.
IV. Contend ·vi To strive in opposition; to Contest; to Dispute; to Vie; to Quarrel; to Fight.