Contend and Outdo

Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

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

Outdo

Outdo verb - To be greater, better, or stronger than.
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Synonyms for Outdo

Contend and outdo are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Outdo".

Nearby Words: outdoing, outdone

Common collocations

character contend character outdo character
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