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
- She argued against the proposed law.
- The senator argued in favor of lowering taxes.
- He's always willing to argue for what is right.
- She argued that the proposed law should be defeated.
- He argued that it's far too early to make a decision.
- No one can argue me out of doing this.
- They started arguing about politics.
- 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
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
See Synonym Discussion at discuss
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