phrase · academic
It can be argued that
UK/ɪt kən bi əˈɡjuːd ðæt/US/ɪt kæn bi ərˈɡjuːd ðæt/it·can·be·ar·GUED·that
used to introduce an argument or opinion that can reasonably be defended.
Examples
“It can be argued that stricter regulation would protect consumers.”
“It can be argued that remote work increases productivity for some industries.”
“It can be argued that early intervention reduces long‑term costs.”
Band 8 sentence
“It can be argued that decentralising decision‑making would allow local authorities to respond more effectively to regional needs.”
Collocations
- It can be argued that + clause
- It can reasonably be argued that ...
Word family
Common mistakes
Can be argued that stricter rules are needed.→It can be argued that stricter rules are needed.
It can argued that ...→It can be argued that ...
Say it for a higher band
5I think→6One can say that→7+It can be argued that
Synonyms
One could argue that
Easily confused
One could argue that
“One could argue that stricter laws are needed.”
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