Contend and Importune

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Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

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

Importune verb - To make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner.

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Contend and importune are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Importune".

Nearby Words: importunity, importuning

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Importune and Contend. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contend/importune

Contend & Importune. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/contend/importune>.

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