Dis·pute v. i. [imp. & p. p. Disputed; p. pr. & vb. n. Disputing.] To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another; to discuss; to reason; to debate; to altercate; to wrangle.
Therefore disputed [reasoned, --=\Rev. Ver.] he in synagogue with the Jews.\= --Acts xvii. 17.