postulate vs contend

contend vs postulate

postulate is a noun but contend is not a noun.

postulate and contend both are verbs.

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

As verbs, postulate and contend are synonyms defined as:

postulate and contend: maintain or assert

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

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

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