Contend for Meaning in English

expression

US

kənˈtɛnd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

kuhn-TEND for

UK

kəntˈɛnd/ /fˈɔː

kuhn-TEND faw

Definition

To compete with others in order to win or achieve something, especially a prize or position.

Usage & Nuances

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 por
• Portuguese (BR): disputar - competir por
• Portuguese (PT): disputar - competir por
• Chinese (Simplified): 争夺 - 竞争
• Chinese (Traditional): 爭奪 - 競爭
• Hindi: के लिए संघर्ष करना - प्रतियोगिता करना
• Arabic: يتنافس على - يصارع من أجل
• Bengali: প্রতিযোগিতা করা - লড়াই করা (কোনো কিছু পাওয়ার জন্য)
• Russian: бороться за - претендовать на
• Japanese: 争う - 競い合う
• Vietnamese: tranh giành - cạnh tranh để đạt được
• Korean: 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

Example Sentences

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.

natural

Only a few people have the skills needed to contend for the award.

natural