argue

ar-gue · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Exchange or express diverging or opposing views, typically in a heated way.

  2. 2.

    Give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory.

  3. 3.

    Persuade someone to do or not do something by giving reasons.

Phrases & expressions

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    argue the point — Debate something thoroughly.
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    argue the toss — (British) Dispute a decision.
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    for the sake of argument — Hypothetically, as a point of discussion.
  • •
    argue someone into/out of something — Persuade someone to do or not do something.

Related words

Antonyms: agree, concur
See also: argument, debate, dispute, quarrel
Synonyms: contend, debate, dispute, quarrel, reason

Etymology

From Old French arguer, from Latin arguere ("to make clear, prove, accuse").