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contend with
[kənˈtɛnd wɪð]
verb phrase
lidar com
1.
to deal with or face a difficulty, problem, or opponent
She has to contend with a lot of stress at work.
Ela tem que lidar com muito estresse no trabalho.
2.
to struggle or compete against
The team had to contend with several injuries this season.
O time teve que lidar com várias lesões nesta temporada.
3.
to argue or maintain a position
He contends with the idea that education is the key to success.
Ele sustenta a ideia de que a educação é a chave para o sucesso.
Synonyms
deal with
cope with
handle
face
tackle
grapple with
Antonyms
avoid
ignore
escape
evade
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
lidar com
most common usage across Brazil
General Brazilian
enfrentar
alternative, meaning to face or confront
Portugal
lidar com
standard usage in Portugal
Portugal
defrontar-se com
more formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
contend with the devil
have to contend with
much to contend with
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