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    contender
    /kənˈtɛndə/

    noun

    • 1. a person or group competing with others to achieve something: "a presidential contender"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONTENDER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    A contender is someone who competes with other people to try to win something or to achieve a position of leadership. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences from the Cambridge Dictionary.

    • Simplified

      CONTENDER translate: 竞争者；争夺者. Learn more in the Cambridge...

    • Contender in Spanish

      CONTENDER translate: aspirante, contendiente. Learn more in...

    • Contender in Russian

      CONTENDER translate: претендент . Learn more in the...

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › contenderContender Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    A contender is someone who contends, especially for a championship or high honor. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and usage of contender from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › contenderCONTENDER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Contender definition: a person or group that competes against others to win something; contestant. See examples of CONTENDER used in a sentence.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONTENDER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    A contender is someone who competes with other people to try to win something or to achieve a position of leadership. Learn more about the word, its synonyms and usage in different contexts from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › contenderContender - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Contender has a slightly different meaning than competitor, often implying a more vigorous, even scrappier, sense of taking on every unexpected challenge. The most famous use of contender is Marlon Brando's quote in the film On The Waterfront.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONTENDER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A contender is someone who takes part in a competition or has a good chance to win it. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, collocations, and usage in sentences from Collins English Dictionary.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › contendercontender noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    A contender is a person or team with a chance of winning a competition. Learn how to use the word in different contexts, see pronunciation and related words, and check the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary app.