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past tense of argue
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1
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration
- argued that a bake sale would make a lot less money than a car wash
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- advised,
- counseled
- (or counselled),
- recommended,
- suggested,
- urged
2
to express different opinions about something often angrily
- that couple argues so incessantly it's a miracle they're still together
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3
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
- argued my boss into letting me telecommute for four days a week
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4
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
- candidates arguing gun control in a nationally televised debate
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5
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
- the security video argues that it was a taller man who entered the building
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“Argued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argued. Accessed 18 Jan. 2022.
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