Akademik

contend
v.
1 intr. (usu. foll. by with) strive, fight.
2 intr. compete (contending emotions).
3 tr. (usu. foll. by that + clause) assert, maintain.
Derivatives:
contender n.
Etymology: OF contendre or L contendere (as com-, tendere tent- stretch, strive)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.