Contend and Express

Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

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

Express

Express verb - To make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion).

Contend and express are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Express".

Common collocations

power contend power express power
views contend views express views
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