Contend for Meaning in English
expression
kənˈtɛnd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
kuhn-TEND for
kəntˈɛnd/ /fˈɔː
kuhn-TEND faw
Definición
To compete with others in order to win or achieve something, especially a prize or position.
Uso & Matices
More formal than 'compete for'. Used often with awards, titles, positions, or honors. Implies active struggle or effort. Typical with objects like 'title,' 'trophy,' or 'leadership.' Rarely used in casual conversation.
Spanish: competir por - luchar porPortuguese (BR): disputar - competir porPortuguese (PT): disputar - competir porChinese (Simplified): 争夺 - 竞争Chinese (Traditional): 爭奪 - 競爭Hindi: के लिए संघर्ष करना - प्रतियोगिता करनाArabic: يتنافس على - يصارع من أجلBengali: প্রতিযোগিতা করা - লড়াই করা (কোনো কিছু পাওয়ার জন্য)Russian: бороться за - претендовать наJapanese: 争う - 競い合うVietnamese: tranh giành - cạnh tranh để đạt đượcKorean: 경쟁하다 - 다투다 (무언가를 차지하기 위해)Turkish: yarışmak - mücadele etmek (bir şeyi kazanmak için)Urdu: مقابلہ کرنا - جدوجہد کرنا (حاصل کرنے کے لئے)Indonesian: tranh giành - cạnh tranh để đạt được
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Three teams contend for the championship every year.
basic
Many students contend for the top spot in the class.
basic
Athletes contend for medals at the Olympic Games.
basic
Several companies are contending for the contract this year.
natural
He hopes to contend for a leadership role in the future.
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Only a few people have the skills needed to contend for the award.
natural