argue

verb

ar·gue ˈär-(ˌ)gyü How to pronounce argue (audio)

argued; arguing

intransitive verb

: to give reasons for or against something : reason

argue for a new policy

: to contend or disagree in words : dispute

They're always arguing about money.

transitive verb

: to give evidence of : indicate

The facts argue his innocence.

: to consider the pros and cons of : discuss

argue an issue

: to prove or try to prove by giving reasons : maintain

asking for a chance to argue his case

: to persuade by giving reasons : induce

couldn't argue her out of going

arguer

ˈär-gyə-wər How to pronounce argue (audio)

-gyü-ər

noun

Example Sentences

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. See More

Recent Examples on the Web The judge can then convene a court hearing in which petitioners present evidence to withhold weapons longer, typically a year, and the owner can argue against that.

Bernard Condon, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 The judge can then convene a court hearing in which petitioners present evidence to withhold weapons longer, typically a year, and the owner can argue against that.

Bernard Condon, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2022 But those who favor increasing immigration restrictions argue that administration policies have incentivized more people to try their luck at crossing the border illegally.

CNN, 29 Aug. 2022 But some experts argue that improving living standards means that Africa will, at least temporarily, have to increase its output of fossil fuels.

Wanjohi Kabukuru, ajc, 24 Aug. 2022 Peluso is in prison and can argue for his immediate release.

Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2022 Few can argue with the results — five City Section titles, dozens upon dozens of athletes going on to play NCAA Division I football, players like Brandon Mebane and De’Anthony Thomas sent to the NFL.

Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2022 Those are two things against which your contractor — and husband — surely cannot argue.

Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2022 Walker was ordered detained and can argue for release at a hearing scheduled Wednesday afternoon.

oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

argue

verb

ar·gue

argued; arguing

intransitive verb

: to give reasons for or against a matter in dispute

arguing for an extension

: to present a case in court

will argue for the defense

transitive verb

: to give reasons for or against

argued the issue before the judge

: to prove or try to prove by giving reasons or evidence

will argue invasion of privacy

: to present in court

lawyers in court filing briefs and arguing appeals

Rorie Sherman

单词	arguers
释义	argue verb ar·gue ˈär-(ˌ)gyü argued; arguing intransitive verb 1 : to give reasons for or against something : reason argue for a new policy 2 : to contend or disagree in words : dispute They're always arguing 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 arguer ˈär-gyə-wər -gyü-ər noun Synonyms assert contend maintain plead reason See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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. See More Recent Examples on the Web The judge can then convene a court hearing in which petitioners present evidence to withhold weapons longer, typically a year, and the owner can argue against that. Bernard Condon, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 The judge can then convene a court hearing in which petitioners present evidence to withhold weapons longer, typically a year, and the owner can argue against that. Bernard Condon, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2022 But those who favor increasing immigration restrictions argue that administration policies have incentivized more people to try their luck at crossing the border illegally. CNN, 29 Aug. 2022 But some experts argue that improving living standards means that Africa will, at least temporarily, have to increase its output of fossil fuels. Wanjohi Kabukuru, ajc, 24 Aug. 2022 Peluso is in prison and can argue for his immediate release. Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2022 Few can argue with the results — five City Section titles, dozens upon dozens of athletes going on to play NCAA Division I football, players like Brandon Mebane and De’Anthony Thomas sent to the NFL. Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2022 Those are two things against which your contractor — and husband — surely cannot argue. Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2022 Walker was ordered detained and can argue for release at a hearing scheduled Wednesday afternoon. oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology 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, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Phrases Containing argue argue the toss one can't argue with counter-argue argue the toss one can't argue with counter-argue Kids Definition argue verb ar·gue ˈär-gyü argued; arguing 1 : to discuss some matter usually with different points of view His parents argue about politics. 2 : to give reasons for or against something The Senator argued in favor of lower taxes. 3 : to persuade by giving reasons No one can argue me out of doing this. 4 : to disagree or fight using angry words : quarrel They argue about everything. Legal Definition argue verb ar·gue argued; arguing intransitive verb 1 : to give reasons for or against a matter in dispute arguing for an extension 2 : to present a case in court will argue for the defense transitive verb 1 a : to give reasons for or against argued the issue before the judge b : to prove or try to prove by giving reasons or evidence will argue invasion of privacy 2 : to present in court lawyers in court filing briefs and arguing appeals Rorie Sherman arguers noun plural of arguer as in debaters a person who takes part in a dispute he's is demand on the Sunday morning political shows because he's an eager and indefatigable arguer Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance debaters disputants advocates defendants disputers plaintiffs fighters squabblers brawlers contestants scrappers argufiers challengers wranglers bickerers quarrelers pleaders quarrellers quibblers codefendants nitpickers contenders skirmishers co-defendants fussers pettifoggers
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argue

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