Contend and Compete

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Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.
Usage example: two traditional rivals contending for the championship
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Compete is a synonym for contend in conflict topic. In some cases you can use "Compete" instead a verb "Contend", when it comes to topics like challenge. popular alternative

Compete

Compete verb - To engage in a contest.
Usage example: prizefighters competing for the world heavyweight championship
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Contend is a synonym for compete in contest topic. You can use "Contend" instead a verb "Compete", if it concerns topics such as conflict, challenge, fight, go up against in contest. popular alternative
Nearby Words: competent, competence, competition, competitor, competitive

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time contend time compete time
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