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Meaning of the word disputed in English

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disputed

US /dɪˈspjuː.t̬ɪd/
UK /dɪˈspjuː.t̬ɪd/

Verb

1.

argue about (something); discuss heatedly.

Example:
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he taught and disputed with local poets
Synonym:
debatediscussquarrelarguedisagreeclashwranglebickersquabblebandy wordscross swordslock hornsfall outargufyscrapaltercate
2.

compete for; strive to win.

Example:
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the two drivers crashed while disputing the lead
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disputedisputationdisputable