Acknowledge
Acknowledge verb - To accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly.
Contend and acknowledge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Acknowledge".
Contend
Contend verb - To engage in a contest.
Acknowledge and contend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Acknowledge" instead a verb "Contend".
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