argue

Definition of argue in English English dictionary: To have an argument, a quarrel; To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints
The two boys argued because of disagreement of the science project.; To present (a viewpoint or an argument therefor)
He argued that America should stop Lend-Lease convoying because it needed to fortify its own Army with the supplies.; {v} to reason, to draw inferences from premises; If you argue, you support your opinions with evidence in an ordered or logical way. He argued persuasively, and was full of confidence; Present reasons to support or contest a measure or opinion Contend in argument; quarrel; to argue the toss: see toss; To prove or evince; too manifest or exhibit by inference, deduction, or reasoning; have an argument about something; To have an argument; To contend in argument; to dispute; to reason; - - followed by with; as, you may argue with your friend without convincing him; To invent and offer reasons to support or overthrow a proposition, opinion, or measure; to use arguments; to reason; give evidence of; "The evidence argues for your claim"; "The results indicate the need for more work"; present reasons and arguments; If one person argues with another, they speak angrily to each other about something that they disagree about. You can also say that two people argue. The committee is concerned about players' behaviour, especially arguing with referees They were still arguing; I could hear them down the road; v to offer reasons for or against something; to dispute; to disagree; If you argue that something is true, you state it and give the reasons why you think it is true. His lawyers are arguing that he is unfit to stand trial It could be argued that the British are not aggressive enough; That thing that Dad does to me when I decide I have better things to do The best course or action is just to ignore them; To blame; to accuse; to charge with; To debate or discuss; to treat by reasoning; as, the counsel argued the cause before a full court; the cause was well argued; If you argue for something, you say why you agree with it, in order to persuade people that it is right. If you argue against something, you say why you disagree with it, in order to persuade people that it is wrong. The report argues against tax increases I argued the case for an independent central bank; emphasis If you say that no-one can argue with a particular fact or opinion, you are emphasizing that it is obviously true and so everyone must accept it. We produced the best soccer of the tournament. Nobody would argue with that; If you tell someone not to argue with you, you want them to do or believe what you say without protest or disagreement. Don't argue with me The children go to bed at 10.30. No one dares argue; present reasons and arguments give evidence of; "The evidence argues for your claim"; "The results indicate the need for more work"; If you argue with someone about something, you discuss it with them, with each of you giving your different opinions. He was arguing with the King about the need to maintain the cavalry at full strength They are arguing over foreign policy The two of them sitting in their office were arguing this point; Put forward a proposition, then illustrate it, discuss its significance, and defend it against possible counter-charges; To persuade by reasons; as, to argue a man into a different opinion; present reasons and arguments give evidence of; "The evidence argues for your claim"; "The results indicate the need for more work" have an argument about something; {f} dispute; claim; give reasons
argue out: To discuss to reach an agreed conclusion, or decision
argue it away: attempt to disregard another viewpoint, dismiss another argument
argue someone into: convince someone to do something
argue someone out of: convince someone not to do something
argue with: dispute with, debate with
arguer: {n} a disputer, debater, reasoner
argued: past of argue
arguer: One who argues
arguer: someone who engages in debate
arguer: One who argues; a reasoner; a disputant
arguer: {i} one who argues, one who bickers, quarreler
argues: Third person singular simple present of to argue
arguing: Present participle of to argue
arguing: a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
re-argue: argue again; "This politician will be forced into re-arguing an old national campaign

argue

Hyphenation

ar·gue

Turkish pronunciation

ärgyu

Synonyms

altercate, bandy, battle, bicker, break with, buck, bump heads, contend, cross, cross swords, disagree, dispute, face down, face off, feud

Antonyms

agree, harmonize, ignore, overlook, comply, abstain, keep quiet, keep silent

Pronunciation

/ˈärgyo͞o/ /ˈɑːrɡjuː/

Etymology

[ 'är-(")gyü ] (verb.) 14th century. Middle English arguen Old French arguer Latin arguere (“to declare, show, prove, make clear, reprove, accuse”), probably connected with Ancient Greek ἀργός (argos, “white, bright, etc.”); see argent, and compare declare (“literally to make clear”).