To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
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 believe (something is reasonable) and argue (for it); to advocate.
contend with: To try to cope with a difficulty or problem.
To remain firm, as under trial or suffering; to suffer patiently or without yielding; to bear up under adversity; to hold out.
To tolerate or put up with something unpleasant.
To last.
To continue or carry on, despite obstacles or hardships; to persist.
To suffer patiently.