Idioms

contend for (something)

contend for (something)

To compete against someone for something. Andy hasn't trained enough to contend for a win. If you push him to enter this race, he'll just end up disappointed. I'm afraid to ask—how many applicants are contending for this position? I don't have high hopes if we have to contend for the contract with a mega corporation like FlemCo.!
See also: contend, for
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