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contend meaning in Sanskrit

स्पर्धते spardhate

/kənˈtɛnd/

contend in Sanskrit: स्पर्धते (spardhate). In English, contend means to be in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.

Sanskrit words for contend

strive in opposition
स्पर्धते spardhate

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 Sanskrit

What is the meaning of contend in Sanskrit?
Contend in Sanskrit is स्पर्धते (spardhate).
contend इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Contend: स्पर्धते (spardhate).
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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