contend

US /kənˈtend/
UK /kənˈtend/
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1.

berjuang, menghadapi

struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger)

:
She had to contend with a serious illness.
Dia harus berjuang menghadapi penyakit serius.
The team had to contend with strong winds during the race.
Tim harus berjuang melawan angin kencang selama balapan.
2.

berpendapat, menyatakan

assert something as a position in an argument

:
He contends that the new policy is unfair.
Dia berpendapat bahwa kebijakan baru itu tidak adil.
The lawyer will contend that his client is innocent.
Pengacara akan berpendapat bahwa kliennya tidak bersalah.
3.

bersaing, berlomba

compete in order to win something

:
Three teams are contending for the championship.
Tiga tim bersaing memperebutkan kejuaraan.
Athletes from various countries will contend for medals.
Atlet dari berbagai negara akan bersaing memperebutkan medali.