Contend and Resist

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Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

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

Resist verb - To refuse to give in to.

Usage example: it is important to resist the temptation to run away from your problems

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Contend is a synonym for resist in battle topic. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Resist", if it concerns topics such as withstand.

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