1. past tense of argue; presented reasons for or against something
2. past tense of argue; had a disagreement or quarrel

Examples

• She argued that the new policy would benefit everyone.
• The lawyer argued the case before the Supreme Court.
• They argued about money for hours last night.
• He argued against raising taxes during the debate.
• The children argued over who would go first.
• Scientists have long argued about the cause of extinction.
• She argued her point convincingly with solid evidence.