Contend and Plead

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Contend verb - To state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration.

Usage example: contended that the senator's considerable experience made him the best candidate

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Plead is a synonym for contend in assert topic. In some cases you can use "Plead" instead a verb "Contend".

Plead verb - To state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration.

Usage example: can I plead temporary insanity for having made that foolish decision?

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Contend is a synonym for plead. You can use "Contend" instead a verb "Plead".

Nearby Words: pleading, pleader

turn	contend turn	plead turn
time	contend time	plead time

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