contend
intermediateB2/kənˈtɛnd/ · con-tend
To claim or assert something in a debate or argument.
Meanings
To claim or assert something in a debate or argument.
کسی مباحثہ یا بحث میں کسی بات کا دعویٰ کرنا یا اس کی حمایت کرنا۔
مقابلہ کرنا
muqabla karna
Common Collocations
- contend for a title
- contend with difficulties
- contend against an opponent
Example Sentences
In the debate, she had to contend with several opposing viewpoints.
بحث میں، اسے کئی مخالف نقطہ نظر کا مقابلہ کرنا پڑا۔
Bahas mein, use kai mukhalif nuqta nazar ka muqabla karna pada.
He will contend for the championship next year.
وہ اگلے سال چیمپئن شپ کے لیے مقابلہ کرے گا۔
Woh agle saal championship ke liye muqabla karega.
The lawyers must contend with the facts of the case.
وکلاء کو کیس کے حقائق کا مقابلہ کرنا ہوگا۔
Wuqala ko case ke haqaiq ka muqabla karna hoga.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'contend' as 'to contend with arguments'.
Imagine two people in a debate, both contending their points.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کیا گلیں چن رہا ہے، کیا گلوں کا مقابلہ کر رہا ہے؟
Kya gulen chun raha hai, kya gulon ka muqabla kar raha hai?
Is he gathering flowers, or contending with the blossoms?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہاتھوں کی لکیروں سے کچھ نہیں ہوتا
Hathon ki lakeeron se kuch nahi hota
Nothing happens by mere lines on hands.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "contendere" — to stretch together, strive
First known use: 15th century
The term evolved from the Latin 'contendere', which means to contend or struggle. It entered Middle English around the 15th century.