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.
- 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)