verb
argue
AH-gyoo
verb
1
To exchange differing opinions, often heatedly.
"The couple argued about money for most of the evening."
2
To give reasons in support of a position.
"The lawyer argued that her client had acted in self-defence."
"Scientists argue that the change is caused by rising temperatures."
How to Use Argue
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo disagree with someone, or to make a case for a particular view.
Common pairings
argue a point
argue with someone
argue that
Word Forms
argued past tense, Argues plural, argues singular
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Etymology
From Old French arguer, from Latin arguere, "to make clear, prove, accuse."