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contend in Persian

ستیزه کردن setize kardan

/kənˈtɛnd/

contend in Persian: ستیزه کردن (setize kardan). In English, contend means to be in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.

Persian words for contend

strive in opposition
ستیزه کردن setize kardan

English meaning of contend

  1. verb To be in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.
  2. verb To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
  3. verb To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
  4. verb To believe (something is reasonable) and argue (for it); to advocate.

Full definition of contend

contend in a sentence

  • In this paper the author contends that no useful results can be obtained if this method is used.

Synonyms of contend

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Questions about contend in Persian

What is the meaning of contend in Persian?
Contend in Persian is ستیزه کردن (setize kardan).
معنی contend چیست؟
Contend: ستیزه کردن (setize kardan).
What does contend mean in English?
Contend means to be in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.

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