Contend with
Contend with verb - To deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently.
Comply and contend with are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Comply" instead a verb "Contend with".
Comply
Comply verb - Act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes.
Contend with and comply are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contend with" instead a verb "Comply".
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