Contend
/kənˈtɛnd/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:13 pts7 letters
Definition of Contend
verb
- To strive in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.
- To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
- To strive in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
- To believe (something is reasonable) and argue (for it); to advocate.
"In this paper the author contends that no useful results can be obtained if this method is used."
Anagrams of Contend
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
c3
o1
n1
t1
e1
n1
d2
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Contend
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Contend"
Contend is a 7-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Contend" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "contend" is a medium-scoring word.