Contend and Contend with

Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

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

Contend with

Contend with verb - To deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently.

Contend and contend with are semantically related in copy the actions of topic. You can use "Contend" instead a verb "Contend with".
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