Contend and Engage

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Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

Usage example: two traditional rivals contending for the championship

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

Engage verb - To enter into contest or conflict with.

Usage example: the daring young captain was eager to engage the enemy

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Contend and engage are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Engage".

Nearby Words: engagement, engaging, engagingly

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