Synonyms for Contend with:

• n.

  •cope with (noun)
  • cope.

• v.

  •emulate (verb)
  • ditto,
  • follow suit,
  • rival,
  • challenge,
  • take after,
  • contend,
  • mimic,
  • follow,
  • compete,
  • DO,
  • imitate,
  • mirror.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • tackle,
  • address,
  • see about,
  • handle,
  • do something,
  • take something on board,
  • combat,
  • make the best of something.
  •grapple
  • wrestle.

Antonyms for Contend with:

• v.

  • emulate
    neglect.