Contend and Contested

Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

Contested is a synonym for contend. In some cases you can replace term "Contested" with "Contend", this verbs are similar.

Contested

Contested adjective - Disputed or made the object of contention or competition.

Contend is a synonym for contested. You can use "Contend" instead a verb "Contested".

Nearby Words: contest, contestation, contesting
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