from G73; to struggle, literally (to compete for a prize), figuratively (to contend with an adversary), or genitive case (to endeavor to accomplish something):--fight, labor fervently, strive.
to enter a contest: contend in the gymnastic games
to contend with adversaries, fight
metaph. to contend, struggle, with difficulties and dangers
to endeavour with strenuous zeal, strive: to obtain something
