Contend and Fortify

Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

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

Fortify

Fortify verb - To prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally.

Contend and fortify are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Fortify".

Common collocations

village contend village fortify village
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