# contends

Pronunciation: say "kuhn-TENDZ" /kənˈtɛndz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of contend. — third-person singular simple present indicative of contend
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of contend. Use this when one person says something is true or argues a point.
   - _The author contends that the evidence points to a much earlier date._
   - _Each swimmer contends fiercely for one of the final qualifying spots._

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