40+ Words that rhyme with contender

Contender is a 3-syllable word with 40 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ascender, attainder, bartender. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of contender

noun
  1. the contestant you hope to defeat; "he had respect for his rivals"; "he wanted to know what the competition was doing"

Examples of "contender" in lyrics

See how contender is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Light years beyond, my title's number one contender"
    7L & Esoteric — Word Association
  • "Number one contender"
    9th Prince — Originators
  • "Came to battle cats, the contender"
    9th Prince f/ Islord — Sniper Challengers

What do these rhymes mean?

ascender
someone who ascends a lowercase letter that has a part extending above other lowercase letters (printing) the part of
attainder
cancellation of civil rights
bartender
an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar
bender
a tool for bending; "he used pliers as a bender" revelry in drinking
blender
an electrically powered mixer with whirling blades that mix or chop or liquefy foods

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "contender" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like ascender, attainder, bartender create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "contender" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

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