Contend and Lay

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Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

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

Lay verb - To arrange something in a certain spot or position.

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Contend and lay are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Lay".

Nearby Words: laying, laid

contend hands

lay hands

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