Similar Words to Contend:

Argue
Compete
Contest
Cope
Deal
Debate
Fence
Fight
Get By
Grapple
Make Do
Make Out
Manage
Postulate
Repugn
Struggle
Vie

Definitions of Contend:

1. Maintain or assert
2. Have an argument about something
3. To make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
4. Come to terms with
5. Compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
6. Be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight