Be opposed
Contend and be opposed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contend" instead a verb phrase "Be opposed".
Contend
Contend verb - To engage in a contest.
Be opposed and contend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Be opposed" instead a verb "Contend".
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