Contends (4)
'contends' is the definition.
('vie' can be a synonym of 'contend')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for vies that I've seen before include "Strives with, rivals" , "Contends" , "Struggles" , "Competes, carries on rivalry" .)
'contends' is the definition.
('argue' can be a synonym of 'contend')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for argues that I've seen before include "Disputes, expresses disagreement" , "Disputes, proposes the contrary" , "Debates or bickers" , "Contends, debates" , "Quarrels or disagrees" .)