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Thesaurus: contends

v maintain or assert v have an argument about something v to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation v come to terms with v compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others v be e…

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  1. v maintain or assert v have an argument about something v to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation v come to terms with v compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others v be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight