Contend and Imitate

Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

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

Imitate

Imitate verb - To use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior.

Contend and imitate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Imitate".

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

character contend character imitate character
power contend power imitate power
characters contend characters imitate characters
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