argue

ar·gue

verb \ˈär-(ˌ)gyü\

ar·guedar·gu·ing

Definition of ARGUE

intransitive verb

1

: to give reasons for or against something : reason <argue for a new policy>

2

: to contend or disagree in words : dispute <argue about money>

transitive verb

1

: to give evidence of : indicate <the facts argue his innocence>

2

: to consider the pros and cons of : discuss <argue an issue>

3

: to prove or try to prove by giving reasons : maintain <asking for a chance to argue his case>

4

: to persuade by giving reasons : induce <couldn't argue her out of going>

— ar·gu·er \-gyə-wər, -gyü-ər\ noun

Examples of ARGUE

1. She argued against the proposed law.
2. The senator argued in favor of lowering taxes.
3. He's always willing to argue for what is right.
4. She argued that the proposed law should be defeated.
5. He argued that it's far too early to make a decision.
6. No one can argue me out of doing this.
7. They started arguing about politics.
8. She would argue with anyone.

Origin of ARGUE

Middle English, from Anglo-French arguer to reprove, argue & Latin arguere to demonstrate, prove; Anglo-French arguer, from Latin argutare to prate, frequentative of arguere; akin to Hittite arkuwai- to plead, respond

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to ARGUE

Synonyms: assert, contend, maintain, plead, reason

Antonyms: disprove, rebut, refute

Related Words: adduce, cite, mention; claim, insist; affirm, aver, avouch, avow; advance, give, offer, propose, submit; advise, counsel, recommend, suggest, urge; convince, persuade; advocate, champion, defend, enforce, espouse, support; explain, justify, rationalize; consider, debate, discuss; confute, counter, disprove, rebut, refute

Near Antonyms: coexist, get along; accept, agree, assent, concur, consent

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