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argued

US/ˈɑɹ.ɡjud/

argued is the simple past and past participle of argue.

Meaning of argue

Verb

argue (third-person singular simple present argues, present participle arguing, simple past and past participle argued)

  1. To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.
    • The new increase in crime argues for even tougher jail sentences, according to some.
  2. (intransitive) To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints; to controvert; to wrangle.
    • He also argued for stronger methods to be used against China.
    Synonyms:
    submit, spar
  3. (intransitive) To have an argument, a quarrel.
    • Dave Merrill: You and Dad were arguing again.
      Kate Merrill: We weren't arguing. We were talking... loudly.1999 February 3, Anthony Horowitz et al., “Strangler's Wood”, in Midsomer Murders
  4. (transitive) To present (a viewpoint or an argument therefor).
    • He argued his point.
  5. (obsolete, transitive) To prove.
  6. (obsolete, transitive) To accuse.

See all 7 meanings of argue

Words formed from argued

Phrases with argued

Questions about argued

What is argued the simple past and past participle of?
Argued is the simple past and past participle of argue.
How do you pronounce argued?
Argued is pronounced /ˈɑɹ.ɡjud/ (US).

Words near argued in the dictionary

  1. argue like a married couple
  2. argue like an old married couple
  3. argue out
  4. argue round and round
  5. argue the toss
  6. argued
  7. argued down
  8. argued like a married couple
  9. argued like an old married couple
  10. argued out
  11. argued round and round

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