contender
intermediateB2/kənˈtɛndər/ · con-tend-er
A person or entity that competes or strives to win in a contest or competition.
Meanings
A person or entity that competes or strives to win in a contest or competition.
وہ شخص یا ہستی جو مقابلے یا مسابقے میں جیتنے کے لیے مقابلہ کرتی ہے۔
مقابلہ کرنے والا
muqabala karne wala
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Common Collocations
- title contender
- serious contender
- leading contender
Example Sentences
She has proven to be a serious contender for the championship this year.
اس نے اس سال چیمپئن شپ کے لیے ایک سنجیدہ مقابلہ کرنے والے کے طور پر ثابت کر دیا ہے۔
Us ne is saal championship ke liye ek sanjeeda muqabala karne wale ke tor par saabit kar diya hai.
His skills make him a top contender in the competition.
اس کی مہارتیں اسے مقابلے میں ایک اعلیٰ مقابلہ کرنے والا بناتی ہیں۔
Us ki maharatein use muqablay mein aik aala muqabala karne wala banati hain.
The boxer is a strong contender for the title next month.
باکسر اگلے مہینے کے عنوان کے لیے ایک مضبوط مقابلہ کرنے والا ہے۔
Boxer agle maheenay ke unwan ke liye aik mazboot muqabala karne wala hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a contestant always ready to contend in a competition.
Imagine a gladiator in an arena, poised to contend for victory.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہر ایک میں ہے طاقت مقابلہ کرنے کی، بس اس قوت کو پہچاننا ہے.
Har aik mein hai taqat muqabala karne ki, bas is quwat ko pehchamna hai.
Everyone has the strength to contend; they just need to recognize that power.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
مقابلہ کرنا ہے تو مضبوط ہونا پڑے گا۔
Muqabala karna hai to mazboot hona parega.
If you want to contend, you need to be strong.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "contendere" — to stretch together, strive
First known use: 19th century
The word 'contender' has been used in English since the mid-19th century, originally derived from Latin, indicating one who strives or competes.