/kənˈtɛnd/ – verb
Definition: tranh luận hoặc đưa ra lập luận.
A more thorough explanation: 1. (contend for) to compete against someone for something
2. (contend with) to have to deal with a difficult or unpleasant thing
3. to put an idea forward as an assertion, position, or an argument
Example: 1. She denied rumours that she was going to contend for the position.
2. The government is having to contend with a slowing economy.
3. We contend that the defendant acted in bad faith.