contend with: To try to cope with a difficulty or problem.
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.
To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
To make things compatible or consistent.
To make the net difference in credits and debits of a financial account agree with the balance.
To restore a friendly relationship; to bring back to harmony.