He contends that primitive life once existed on Mars.
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Contends
Synonyms for "contends" (11 found)
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11 entriesadvocate a viewassert a claimassert damages payableassert liabilityassert that contract voidbattle for positioncontend for championshipdefend a positiondefend a titlepresent an argumentvie for title
Collocations
6 entriescontends againstcontends forcontends thatcontends the claimcontends withstrongly contends
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4 entriesSample sentences
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He contends that nuclear weapons are necessary for national defense.
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The report contends the current system is injurious to mental well-being and violates the human rights of patients.
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