Contend and Guard

Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

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

Guard

Guard verb - To drive danger or attack away from.
Usage example: guard the quarterback so he doesn't get sacked

Contend and guard are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Guard".

Common collocations

time contend time guard time

Both words in one sentence

  • Elephants' Graveyard They'll have to contend with hungry natives, hostile slavers and the great White Elephants that guard it.
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