contend
US /kənˈtend/
UK /kənˈtend/

1.
berjuang, menghadapi
struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger)
:
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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
:
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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.