Contend and Collide

Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

Collide and contend are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Collide" instead a verb "Contend".

Collide

Collide verb - To be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably.

Contend and collide are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Collide".

Common collocations

time contend time collide time
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