dispute meaning
dispute :
disagreement, argument
noun
▪ There was a dispute over the land.
▪ There was an argument about the land.
▪ The dispute lasted for weeks.
▪ The disagreement went on for weeks.
paraphrasing
▪ conflict – a serious disagreement
▪ argument – a discussion with strong disagreement
▪ disagreement – a lack of agreement
▪ debate – a formal discussion
dispute :
to argue, to disagree
verb
▪ They dispute the results of the test.
▪ They argue about the test results.
▪ She disputed his claim to the prize.
▪ She disagreed with his claim to the prize.
paraphrasing
▪ contest – to challenge or argue against
▪ challenge – to question or dispute something
▪ argue – to present reasons for or against something
▪ question – to ask about something to clarify
dispute :
argument, conflict
noun
▪ The dispute was settled by a mediator.
▪ The argument was resolved by a helper.
▪ A long dispute can cause stress.
▪ A long argument can make you feel bad.
paraphrasing
▪ dispute – argument
▪ conflict – disagreement
▪ disagreement – difference of opinion
▪ debate – discussion with opposing views
Pronunciation
dispute [dɪsˈpjuːt]
The stress is on 'pute' and sounds like 'dis-pyoot'.
dispute [ˈdɪs.pjuːt]
The stress is on 'dis' and sounds like 'dis-pyoot'.
Common phrases and grammar about dispute
dispute - Common meaning
noun
disagreement, argument
verb
to argue, to disagree
noun
argument, conflict
Part of Speech Changes for "dispute"
▪ disputable (adjective) – can be argued about★
▪ disputation (noun) – a formal argument★
▪ disputed (adjective) – argued about or not agreed upon★
▪ undisputed (adjective) – accepted without argument★
Common Expressions with "dispute"
▪ resolve a dispute – to settle an argument★
▪ settle a dispute – to come to an agreement★
▪ dispute a claim – to argue against a statement★
▪ avoid a dispute – to stay away from an argument★
Important examples of dispute in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, dispute often refers to arguments about facts or claims.
Example of a confusing word: discuss (to talk about)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC grammar questions, dispute is often used as a verb and needs an object.
dispute
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
dispute resolution
'solving an argument', used in legal or formal contexts.
settle a dispute
means 'to resolve an argument', often used in legal settings.
Differences between similar words and dispute
dispute
,
conflict
differences
Dispute is often a formal disagreement, while conflict can be broader and more serious.
dispute
,
argument
differences
Dispute is often used for formal disagreements, while argument can be more casual.
Words with the same origin as dispute
The origin of dispute
The word 'dispute' comes from Latin 'disputare', meaning 'to argue or discuss'.
Word structure
It has the prefix dis (apart), root put (to think), and suffix ate (verb), meaning 'to think apart'.
Words with the same origin
The root of dispute is put (to think). Words with the same root include input (what is thought).
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