argued

[ˈɑːrɡjuːd]

argued Definition

• 1. give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one's view.
• 2. exchange or express diverging or opposite views, typically in a heated or angry way.

Using argued: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "argued" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The lawyers argued the case before a judge.

• Example

  They argued over the best way to cook the meal.

• Example

  He argued that the policy was misguided.

• Example

  She argued against the proposal at the meeting.

argued Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for argued

• debated
• disputed
• quarreled
• wrangled

Antonyms for argued

• agreed
• concurred

Phrases with argued

• argue someone into something

  persuade someone to do something by arguing with them

  Example

  I argued him into accepting the job offer.

• argue someone out of something

  persuade someone not to do something by arguing with them

  Example

  I tried to argue her out of quitting her job, but she wouldn't listen.

• argue the toss

  argue about something unimportant or trivial

  Example

  They spent hours arguing the toss over which movie to watch.

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Summary: argued in Brief

'Argued' [ˈɑːrɡjuːd] is a verb that means to give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, or to exchange or express diverging or opposite views, often in a heated or angry way. Synonyms include 'debated', 'disputed', 'quarreled', and 'wrangled'. Phrases like 'argue someone into something' and 'argue someone out of something' denote persuading someone through argumentation, while 'argue the toss' refers to arguing about something unimportant or trivial.