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CONTENDED Synonyms

There are 31 synonyms of the word contended. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word contended. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CONTENDED

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contented
adjectiveadj
adjective

• satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

delighted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• greatly pleased

• filled with wonder and delight

fulfilled
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• completed to perfection

gratified
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having received what was desired

happy
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

adjective satellite

• marked by good fortune

• eagerly disposed to act or to be of service

• well expressed and to the point

pleased
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• experiencing or manifesting pleasure

adjective satellite

• feeling pleasurable satisfaction over something by which you measures your self-worth

satisfied
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• filled with satisfaction

• allayed

contest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

• a struggle between rivals

verb

• to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

debate
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

• the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

verb

• argue with one another

• think about carefully; weigh

• discuss the pros and cons of an issue

• have an argument about something

fight
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

• the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

• an aggressive willingness to compete

• an intense verbal dispute

• a boxing or wrestling match

verb

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

• fight against or resist strongly

• make a strenuous or labored effort

• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

struggle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an energetic attempt to achieve something

• an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

• strenuous effort

verb

• make a strenuous or labored effort

• to exert strenuous effort against opposition

• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

vie
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

argue
verbv
verb

• present reasons and arguments

• have an argument about something

• give evidence of

assert
verb, nounv, n
verb

• state categorically

• to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

• insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized

• postulate positively and assertively

aver
verbv
verb

• report or maintain

• to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

combat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an engagement fought between two military forces

• the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

verb

• battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

compete
verbv
verb

• compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

cope
verbv
noun

• brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall

• a long cloak; worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions

verb

• succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

deal
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a particular instance of buying or selling

• an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

• (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

• a plank of softwood (fir or pine board)

• wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir)

• the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time

• the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement)

• the act of distributing playing cards

• the act of apportioning or distributing something

verb

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• take into consideration for exemplifying purposes

• take action with respect to (someone or something)

• succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

• administer or bestow, as in small portions

• do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood

• be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

• behave in a certain way towards others

• distribute cards to the players in a game

• direct the course of; manage or control

• give out as one's portion or share

• give (a specific card) to a player

• sell (especially of illegal material)

dispute
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a disagreement or argument about something important

• coming into conflict with

verb

• take exception to

• have a disagreement over something

Best Hypernyms For CONTENDED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for contended, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
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Alternatives for CONTENTED

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