Contend and Match

Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

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

Match

Match verb - Satisfy or fulfill.
Usage example: this job doesn't match my dreams

Contend and match are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Match".

Nearby Words: matched, matching, matcher

Common collocations

character contend character match character
power contend power match power
time contend time match time
characters contend characters match characters

Both words in one sentence

  • Wrestling / Paige Their affable enmity eventually turned into mutual respect and an actual friendship after both had to contend with the Bella Twins' games for months, leading to the two beating the Bellas in a tag match at WrestleMania 31.
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