contend

behaupten, argumentieren

Eine Meinung äußern und begründen, warum man sie für richtig hält.

In einfachem Englisch: To state an opinion and give reasons why you think it is true.

• I contend that this plan is unfair.
• The lawyer contended that the evidence was unreliable.
• Some researchers contend that the effects last longer.

So benutzt man es: contend that… (The author contends that the policy has failed.)

Synonyme: argue, maintain, assert

Häufige Wendungen: contend that, contend otherwise, contend strongly

konkurrieren, wetteifern

Mit jemandem darum konkurrieren, etwas zu gewinnen oder die Kontrolle darüber zu erlangen.

In einfachem Englisch: To compete with someone to win something or gain control of it.

• Two teams contend for the title.
• They contended with each other for control of the company.
• Several candidates are contending for the same position.

So benutzt man es: contend for something (Three teams are contending for the title.); contend with someone for something (She must contend with two rivals for the position.)

Synonyme: compete, vie

Häufige Wendungen: contend for power, contend for something, contend with someone, contend for control