[{"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to struggle in opposition:to contend with the enemy for control of the port.Synonyms: fight , battle , grapple , wrestle", "to strive in rivalry; compete ; vie :to contend for first prize.", "to strive in debate; dispute earnestly:to contend against falsehood.Synonyms: wrangle , argue Antonyms: agree"]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to assert or maintain earnestly:He contended that taxes were too high.Synonyms: claim , hold"]}]