contend vs make out

make out vs contend

contend and make out both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
contend	No	No	Yes	No
make out	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, contend and make out are synonyms defined as:

contend and make out: succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

Other synonyms of contend include cope, deal, get by, grapple, make do, manage.

contend (verb)	make out (verb)
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation	distinguish by sight or hearing
have an argument about something	make out and issue
maintain or assert	write all the required information onto a form
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others	imply or suggest
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight	try to establish
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available	have sexual intercourse with
	kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion
	detect with the senses
	succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
	proceed or get along

Difference between contend and make out

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