Contend and Defend

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Contend verb - To state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration.

Usage example: contended that the senator's considerable experience made him the best candidate

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Defend is a synonym for contend in argue topic. In some cases you can use "Defend" instead a verb "Contend".

Defend verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

Usage example: a solemn oath to defend the mother country at any cost

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Contend is a synonym for defend in protect topic. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Defend".

village	contend village	defend village
time	contend time	defend time

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