argued (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
Definition
Expressed a difference of opinion or belief, often with the intention of persuading.
Examples
She argued that the new policy would be detrimental to the company.
He argued with the referee about the controversial call.
They argued for hours about the best way to solve the problem.
How to Use argued
- argue with someone (prepositional phrase)
- To have a disagreement or quarrel with another person. — "I don't want to argue with you about this anymore."
- argue about something (prepositional phrase)
- To discuss something with someone in a way that shows disagreement. — "They argued about the best course of action for the project."
- argue that (collocation)
- To present reasons or evidence to support a particular statement or belief. — "She argued that the benefits outweighed the risks."
- argue for/against something (prepositional phrase)
- To present reasons in support of or in opposition to something. — "He argued for stricter environmental regulations."
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