To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
To be in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.
To believe (something is reasonable) and argue (for it); to advocate.
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.
To act as an intermediary causal or communicative agent; to convey.
To divide into two equal parts.
To intervene between conflicting parties in order to resolve differences or bring about a settlement.
To resolve differences, or to bring about a settlement, between conflicting parties.
To act as a spiritualistic medium.
Gained or effected by a medium or condition.
Acting through a mediating agency, indirect.
Intermediate between extremes.