Used in a Sentence

argued

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for argued.

Editorial note

They already have argued that the datacentre is in Ireland and therefore not subject to this ruling.

Examples13
Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of argued gathered in one view.

verb

To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.

verb

(intransitive) To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints; to controvert; to wrangle.

verb

(intransitive) To have an argument, a quarrel.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for argued.

verb

To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.

verb

(intransitive) To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints; to controvert; to wrangle.

verb

(intransitive) To have an argument, a quarrel.

verb

(transitive) To present (a viewpoint or an argument therefor).

Example sentences

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They already have argued that the datacentre is in Ireland and therefore not subject to this ruling.

2

Edit: Some economists have argued that past raises in min wage have not made noticeable impacts in employment.

3

It's kind of crazy to me that its value even needs to be argued for.

4

A somewhat darker view (from a certain perspective) is that he wanted to say his piece without being contradicted or argued with.

5

She argued that it does more bad than good when used at wrong age.

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A number of people have argued that Perl projects somehow approach completion more quickly than other projects, and that this explains the decline.

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So, I originally argued the point that progress in the physical sciences generally doesn't involve utterly canceling out previous discoveries.

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I just argued against the parent poster, who said Java was different than browsers, because you could not make native UI.

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I fail to see how it can ever be argued that something < nothing.

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In addition to the benefits you get as the contractor, agencies also don't want to hire sole traders as it could be argued they are actually employees.

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If you go back a couple of years in CLJ, you'll find that I'm the one who tirelessly argued with Resig and co.

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I've seen this argued before, but I don't believe it because of blackberries.

Quote examples

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Unfortunately, as argued in "The E-Myth", there are probably better avenues, at least for the later 3, to help founders, without the 800lb gorilla of submitting to the "VC system".

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use argued in a sentence?

They already have argued that the datacentre is in Ireland and therefore not subject to this ruling.

What does argued mean?

To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.

What part of speech is argued?

argued is commonly used as verb.