compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others competeviecontend
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation "They contested the outcome of the race" contestcontendrepugn
maintain or assert "He contended that Communism had no future" contendpostulate
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight "the tribesmen fought each other"; "Siblings are always fighting"; "Militant groups are contending for control of the country" contendfightstruggle