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CONTEST, L., have a different sense, being equivalent to the English attest. See Test.

1. To dispute to strive earnestly to hold or maintain to struggle to defend. The troops contested every inch of ground.

2. To dispute to argue in opposition to to controvert to litigate to oppose to call in question as, the advocate contested every point.

None have contested the proportion of these ancient pieces.

CONTEST,

1. To strive to contend followed by with.

The difficulty of an argument adds to the pleasure of contesting with it, when there are hopes of victory.

2. To vie to emulate.

Of man who dares in pomp with Jove contest.

CONTEST, n.

1. Strife struggle for victory, superiority, or in defense struggle in arms. All Europe engaged in the contest against France. The contest was furious.

2. Dispute debate violent controversy strife in argument.

Leave all noisy contests, all immodest clamors, and brawling language.