Contend and Say

Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

Say is a synonym for contend in announce topic. In some cases you can use "Say" instead a verb "Contend", when it comes to topics like assert, affirm, contention, argue.

Say

Say verb - To take as true or as a fact without actual proof.
Usage example: let's say, for the sake of argument, that this is true

Contend is a synonym for say in claim topic. You can use "Contend" instead a verb "Say", if it concerns topics such as announce, assert, affirm, contention.

Nearby Word: saying

Common collocations

character contend character say character
line contend line say line
time contend time say time
hands contend hands say hands

Both words in one sentence

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