contend vs engage

contend and engage both are verbs.

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

As verbs, engage is a hyponym of contend; that is, engage is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than contend:

contend (verb)	engage (verb)
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation	get caught
have an argument about something	consume all of one's attention or time
maintain or assert	give to in marriage
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others	keep engaged
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight	engage for service under a term of contract
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available	hire for work or assistance
	ask to represent; of legal counsel
	engage or hire for work
	carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
	carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)