Contend and Espouse

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

Espouse verb - To give in marriage.

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Contend and espouse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Espouse".

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