This is the 4218th most frequent German word.
bestreiten
"Bestreiten" means to dispute, to contest, or to deny something.
In this sentence, 'bestreiten' is used to express the denial or refutation of some claim or accusation.
Er bestreitet die Anschuldigungen vehement.
He vehemently denies the accusations.
Here, 'bestreiten' is used in the context of providing for or funding something, specifically dealing with expenses.
Sie konnte die Unkosten des Studiums selbst bestreiten.
She was able to cover the costs of her studies herself.
In this context, 'bestreiten' is used to indicate denying or not denying the existence or validity of a concept or phenomenon.