to contend

from ἐπί and ἀγωνίζομαι; to struggle for:--earnestly contend for.

from σύν and ἀθλέω; to wrestle in company with, i.e. (figuratively) to seek jointly:--labour with, strive together for.

a primitive root (identical with עָשַׁק); to press upon, i.e. quarrel; strive with.

or רוּב; a primitive root; properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend; adversary, chide, complain, contend, debate, [idiom] ever, [idiom] lay wait, plead, rebuke, strive, [idiom] thoroughly.

a facitious root from חָרָה through the idea of the heat of jealousy; to vie with a rival; close, contend.