contender
Translation
contender, competitor, candidate
Examples
She is a top contender for the award.
She is a top contender for the award.
He is a serious contender for the championship.
He is a serious contender for the championship.
Grammar Patterns
((for sth.)) a person competing for something She is a strong contender for the gold medal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: competitor, candidate, challenger, rival
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'contend'. The '-er' suffix denotes a person who performs the action.
Memory Tips
A contend-er is a p-er-son who contends (competes). The '-er' ending often signifies a person.