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to dispute
01
to argue with someone, particularly over the ownership of something, facts, etc.
Transitive: to dispute sth
Examples
The two colleagues started to dispute the best approach to solving the project's challenges.
02
to doubt a fact or to call its truth into question
Transitive: to dispute a fact or assertion
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
dispute
3rd person singular
disputes
past simple
disputed
past participle
disputed
Examples
He disputed the accuracy of the witness's testimony, claiming it was unreliable.
Dispute
01
a disagreement or argument, often involving conflicting opinions or interests
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
disputes
Examples
The dispute between the two neighbors was settled after a lengthy mediation session.
02
a disagreement between employers and workers, often leading to strikes, lockouts, or other industrial actions
Examples
The company faced a labor dispute over wages.
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disputed
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