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 attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
To object to.
To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.
To present or set up in opposition; to pose.