Contending

Pronunciation: /kənˈtɛndɪŋ/

Contending (verb)

  1. Trying to win or achieve something against others.
  2. Stating a belief or opinion strongly in a discussion.

Examples

  • They are contending for the championship title this year.
  • She is contending that the policy needs to change.

Common collocations: contend for a prize, contend with rivals, contend that something is true, contend against criticism

Synonyms of Contending

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Contending

  • — To yield means to give way or surrender, opposite of contending.
  • — To submit means to accept or yield to a superior force.