Contend

/kənˈtɛnd/

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:13 pts7 letters
Definition of Contend

verb

  1. To strive in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.
  2. To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
  3. To strive in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
  4. 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

No exact anagrams found for "contend". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "contend" and rearranging:

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.