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to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration<Luis argued that a bake sale would make a lot less money than a car wash>Synonymsassert, contend, maintain, plead, reasonRelated Wordsclaim, insist; affirm, aver, avouch, avow; advance, offer, propose, submit; advise, counsel, recommend, suggest, urge; convince, persuade; advocate, champion, espouse, support; explain, justify, rationalize; consider, debate, discuss; counter, disprove, rebut, refute
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to express different opinions about something often angrily<Francesca didnʼt argue with her little brother the whole time they were at Walt Disney World>Synonymsbicker, brawl, dispute, fall out, fight, hassle, quarrel, row, scrap, spat, squabble, wrangleRelated Wordschallenge, dare, defy; clash, contend, contest; cavil, fuss, nitpick, quibble; consider, debate, discuss; kick, object, protestPhrasesbandy words, fall foulNear Antonymscoexist, get along; accept, agree, assent, concur, consent
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to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests<argued my parents into letting me go to the movie>— see persuade
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to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion<candidates arguing gun control in the televised debate>— see discuss
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