Contend and Entrench

Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

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

Entrench

Entrench verb - To set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter.

Contend and entrench are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Entrench".

Nearby Words: entrenchment, entrenching

Common collocations

knowledge contend knowledge entrench knowledge
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