Contend and Proclaim

Contend

Contend verb - To state as a fact usually forcefully.
Usage example: contended that his opponent was wrong about practically everything

Proclaim and contend are semantically related in announce topic. In some cases you can use "Proclaim" instead a verb "Contend".

Proclaim

Proclaim verb - To make known openly or publicly.

Contend and proclaim are semantically related in announce topic. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Proclaim".

Nearby Word: proclaiming

Common collocations

power contend power proclaim power
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