Contend with meaning and example sentences

Learning Contend with in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.

Definition

Contend with: Uğraşmak, mücadele etmek

Example sentences

  • The local hospital had to contend with a sudden influx of patients following the flu outbreak.
  • The local hospital had to contend with a sudden influx of patients following the flu outbreak. (Yerel hastane, grip salgınının ardından ani bir hasta akınıyla mücadele etmek (uğraşmak) zorunda kaldı.)
  • In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Contend with when the meaning is "Uğraşmak, mücadele etmek".

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Related words

Practice section

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