Contend and Hold

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Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.
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Hold is a synonym for contend in affirm topic. In some cases you can use "Hold" instead a verb "Contend", when it comes to topics like argue, assert.

Hold

Hold verb - To have or keep in one's hands.
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Contend is a synonym for hold in affirm topic. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Hold".
Nearby Words: holding, holder, holdback

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power contend power hold power
line contend line hold line
time contend time hold time
hands contend hands hold hands
Other words: views.
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