contend
/kənˈtɛnd/
Dictionary
verb
- To strive in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.
- To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
- To strive in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
- To believe (something is reasonable) and argue (for it); to advocate.
"In this paper the author contends that no useful results can be obtained if this method is used."
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