Definitions
- To argue or assert a point in a debate or discussion. - To struggle or compete against someone or something. - To maintain or assert a belief or opinion.
- To state or declare something confidently and forcefully. - To insist on one's rights or beliefs. - To make a claim or proposition with conviction.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve expressing an opinion or belief.
- 2Both words can be used in debates or discussions.
- 3Both words convey a sense of confidence in what is being said.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a person's actions or behavior.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Contend is often used in the context of competition or struggle, while assert is more commonly used in the context of stating a fact or opinion.
- 2Intensity: Assert is more forceful and confident than contend.
- 3Focus: Contend emphasizes the act of arguing or competing, while assert emphasizes the act of stating or declaring.
- 4Connotation: Contend can have a negative connotation of conflict or disagreement, while assert is more neutral and can even have a positive connotation of confidence and conviction.
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Remember this!
Contend and assert are synonyms that both involve expressing an opinion or belief with confidence. However, contend is often used in the context of competition or struggle, while assert is more commonly used in the context of stating a fact or opinion. Additionally, assert is more forceful and confident than contend, and contend can have a negative connotation of conflict or disagreement.
