conform vs contend

conform

verb
  • To make similar in form or nature; to make suitable for a purpose; to adapt. 

  • To act in accordance with expectations; to behave in the manner of others, especially as a result of social pressure. 

  • To be in accordance with a set of specifications or regulations, or with a policy or guideline. 

contend

verb
  • To believe (something is reasonable) and argue (for it); to advocate. 

  • To be in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight. 

  • To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue. 

  • To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend. 

  • contend with: To try to cope with a difficulty or problem. 

How often have the words conform and contend occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )