contender
Translation
competitor, candidate
Examples
He is a serious contender for the championship.
He is a serious competitor for the championship.
The party has several contenders for the leadership role.
The party has several candidates for the leadership role.
Grammar Patterns
((a contender for sth.)) a person competing for something He is a contender for the prize.
Similar Words
Synonyms: competitor, rival, challenger, candidate.
Etymology
From the verb 'contend' + '-er' (agent noun suffix). Someone who contends.
Memory Tips
A con-tender is someone who 'tends' to be in a 'con-test'.