Contend and Okay

Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

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

Okay

Okay verb - Give sanction to.

Contend and okay are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Okay".

Nearby Words: okayed, okaying

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • On Sex and the City, Charlotte has to contend with her husband Trey's overbearing mother Bunny, who starts out relatively okay, but ultimately tries to interfere in every decision the couple makes.
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