Significado em português

C1verb formal 3K

Contend

Contender

🇬🇧 UK /["/kənˈtend/","/kənˈtendz/","/kənˈtendɪd/","/kənˈtendɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kənˈtend/","/kənˈtendz/","/kənˈtendɪd/","/kənˈtendɪŋ/"]/

Significado de Contend

to say that something is true, especially in an argument

to say that something is true, especially in an argument

In simple words: to compete or argue for something

to compete or argue for something

Contend em uma frase

• I would contend that the minister's thinking is flawed on this point.Eu argumentaria que o pensamento do ministro está falho neste ponto.
• Three armed groups were contending for power.Três grupos armados estavam disputando o poder.

Como usar Contend

Use 'contend' largely in formal settings, such as academic writing or debates. Avoid using it in casual conversation, where simpler words like 'argue' might be more appropriate.

Use 'contend' largely in formal settings, such as academic writing or debates. Avoid using it in casual conversation, where simpler words like 'argue' might be more appropriate.

Grammar pattern

contend + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'can-tend' — imagine you can tend to a garden while competing with weeds.

Palavras relacionadas

Collocations with Contend

• contend that
• contend for
• contend with
• contend against
• strongly contend

Synonyms for Contend

• maintain

Opposites of Contend

• yield
• accept
• relinquish

Common mistakes with Contend

• Confused with 'content' in writing contexts.
• Using 'contend' without an object (e.g., 'I contend' should be followed by a statement).
• Incorrectly using 'contend' as a synonym for 'understand'.

Perguntas frequentes sobre Contend

O que significa Contend?

to compete or argue for something

O que significa Contend em português?

to compete or argue for something

Qual é a definição de Contend?

to say that something is true, especially in an argument

Como se usa Contend em uma frase?

I would contend that the minister's thinking is flawed on this point.

Pode dar outro exemplo de Contend?

Three armed groups were contending for power.

Quais são os sinônimos de Contend?

Algumas alternativas comuns são maintain.

Qual é o oposto de Contend?

Significados opostos incluem yield, accept, relinquish.

Que palavras combinam com Contend?

Costuma combinar com contend that, contend for, contend with, contend against, strongly contend.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar Contend?

Confused with 'content' in writing contexts. Using 'contend' without an object (e.g., 'I contend' should be followed by a statement). Incorrectly using 'contend' as a synonym for 'understand'.

Como se pronuncia Contend?

US: /["/kənˈtend/","/kənˈtendz/","/kənˈtendɪd/","/kənˈtendɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kənˈtend/","/kənˈtendz/","/kənˈtendɪd/","/kənˈtendɪŋ/"]/. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Contend é formal ou informal?

"Contend" é formal, então combina com conversas profissionais, de negócios ou acadêmicas.

Quando devo usar Contend?

Use 'contend' largely in formal settings, such as academic writing or debates. Avoid using it in casual conversation, where simpler words like 'argue' might be more appropriate.

Qual é o nível CEFR de Contend?

"Contend" está no nível C1 da escala CEFR.