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.
See also: contend
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • contend with
  • contend with (someone or something)
  • contend with a problem
  • contend
  • contend against
  • contend against (someone or something)
  • contend with (someone or something) for (something)
  • fight against
  • fight against (someone or something)
  • struggle with (someone or something)