contend vs postulate

postulate vs contend

contend is not a noun while postulate is a noun.

contend and postulate both are verbs.

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

As verbs, contend and postulate are synonyms defined as:

contend and postulate: maintain or assert

contend (noun)	postulate (noun)
	(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning

contend (verb)	postulate (verb)
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation	take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
have an argument about something	maintain or assert
maintain or assert	require as useful, just, or proper
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

Difference between contend and postulate

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