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emulate vs contend

contend vs emulate

emulate and contend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
emulate No No Yes No
contend No No Yes No
As verbs, contend is a hypernym of emulate; that is, contend is a word with a broader meaning than emulate:
  • emulate: compete with successfully; approach or reach equality with
  • contend: compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
Other hypernyms of emulate include compete, vie.
emulate (verb) contend (verb)
compete with successfully; approach or reach equality with to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
strive to equal or match, especially by imitating have an argument about something
imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the software maintain or assert
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 emulate and contend

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