verb
- past tense of contend; argued or asserted
- past tense of contend; competed or struggled
adjective
- satisfied and happy; peaceful
Examples
- The lawyer contended that his client was innocent.
- She contended with many obstacles during her career.
- The teams contended fiercely for the championship.
- He contended that the new policy would help students.
- After years of struggle, she felt contented with her life.
- The cat lay contented in the sunny window.
- They lived a contented life in the countryside.