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contends

CEFR: C1

Asserts something as a position in an argument; struggles to overcome a difficulty.

Synonyms

contends descriptor
technical taxonomy

Common Collocations

analysis of contends
features of contends
impact of contends

Example Sentence

The empirical research passage in Cambridge IELTS 14 highlights the importance of contends in its specific analytical context.

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