contend vs argue

contend and argue both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
contend	No	No	Yes	No
argue	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, contend and argue are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of contend include debate, fence.

contend (verb)	argue (verb)
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation	have an argument about something
have an argument about something	give evidence of
maintain or assert	present reasons and arguments
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available