Definition of argue in English:

argue

verbargued, arguing, argues ˈɑːɡjuːˈɑrɡju

1reporting verb Give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one's view.
with clause sociologists argue that inequalities in industrial societies are being reduced
no object he argued for extra resources
with direct speech ‘It stands to reason,’ she argued
Example sentencesExamples
- Some even argue that turning away work makes you seem even more employable to a client!
- Some argue that boxing has a lower death rate per year from acute injury than other sports.
- However the water authorities argue that it would be unfair to the rest of their customers.
- Some might argue that they are currently at the top of their game but facing great challenges.
- Some would argue that he should get his affairs as they currently stand in order.
- Several writers argue that, when we are moved by this idea, our aim is to achieve equality.
- Cynics will argue that the new rules are another way artificially to manipulate the sport.
- We argue that their claim is built on a confusion and lacks a deep physical model.
- The firms argue that all they did was agree to buy shares in each other's companies.
- Many people would argue that once you have attended one you have a good idea of what the games are all about.
- Many argue that female models do not serve as good examples for women to follow.
- When you examine the teams man for man, I would argue that we are definitely the stronger.
- Optimists argue that companies are awash with cash and their balance sheets are strong.
- Economists would now argue that this is no less justified than the labour theory of value.
- Rousseau argued that reason had led man out of his innocent state of nature into decadence.
- Many now argue that the reporter is needed to provoke engagement with the viewer.
- Some argue that this blurring of the boundary between our work and private lives need not be a bad thing.
- Supporters argue that wind farms are a small price to pay for saving the planet.
- Some people argue that libertarianism is not a theory of equality or mutual advantage.
- They argue that only a total ban could give the industry any chance of a long-term future.
Synonyms
contend, assert, declare, maintain, state, proclaim, advance, insist, hold, claim, aver, avow, reason, attest, expostulate, testify, swear, certify
propound, submit, posit, postulate, adduce, move, advocate, opine, allege
make a case for, give reasons for, defend, explain, vindicate, justify
technical depose, represent
rare asseverate
1. 1.1argue someone into/out ofwith object Persuade someone to do or not to do (something) by giving reasons.
  I tried to argue him out of it
  Example sentencesExamples
  But, oddly enough Michelle had argued her into it and here sat Adri Rionach, at a piano on the stage in the main lounge of the hotel.
  He is equally non-judgmental about her baffled husband and the struck-off doctor who rescues her from one suicide bid and argues her out of another.
  I dutifully got out my trusty green and red markers and set to work on one, but in the end, I argued Dad out of the idea by saying that the sign would make us sound illicit.
  I've also had my fair share of people trying to argue me into believing, which I feel is entirely unfair as I have not tried to push my views upon other people, just presented my opinion when asked for it - as I am doing now.
  Sometimes, you can argue them into dropping the requirement but sometimes you can't.
  He's certainly right on the latter and I'm sure any of the legal bloggers could argue me into a corner on the former.
  As far as she was concerned, Timothy was ‘Daddy’, and there was no arguing her out of it.
  Yemen's judges have pioneered apparently effective ways of ‘deprogramming’ them by arguing them out of their warped view of the world.
  I'm glad you liked the part where Angela's arguing Ember into ditching school, but I'm not sure why… er, thanks!
  ‘I'll see what I can do,’ he said and hung up before she could argue him into changing his sentence to ‘I'll do it’.
  In vain would anyone try to argue me out of this feeling, it is stronger than any proofs; you might as well try to convince me that I do not exist.
  You may discuss anything, but don't argue; don't try to argue them into a position.
  She was said to have been martyred after refuting 50 pagan philosophers who were sent to argue her out of her faith.
  I tried to argue him out of paying, but he insisted.
  He probably could send envoys to most UIA deputies and argue them out of supporting him.
  Synonyms
  persuade to, convince to, prevail on to, coax into
  talk someone round
  dissuade from, persuade against, talk out of
2no object Exchange or express diverging or opposite views, typically in a heated or angry way.
the two men started arguing in a local pub
figurative I wasn't going to argue with a gun
with object she was too tired to argue the point
Example sentencesExamples
- You get in rows with people every week and argue with them and you respect them as fellow pros.
- Jessica even started to argue with the people who so adamantly disliked my slideshow.
- Of that Borg is certain, and who would argue with one who dominated Wimbledon like no other?
- The locals were incensed and came out of their homes to argue with the soldiers.
- There are few people who would argue with him that this is the best way to encourage recycling.
- He was apparently angry after arguing with his girlfriend and took out that anger on the dog.
- Somebody once said that golf is a good walk spoiled, and you can't really argue with that.
- They don't get it right all the time, but we can't argue with their judgement on this one.
- Certainly I don't argue with the people who say that by and large nobody ever watches it.
- He couldn't argue with that, seeing as he was the one who wrote the cursed things in the first place.
- Instead, he is dangling before its recipients a lump sum that is difficult to argue with.
- It's hard to argue with any event that ends up with the best players in the world in the top positions.
- He got his telescope and set it up and he watched Juliet argue with her parents in the front room.
- Right now he was exhausted and couldn't be bothered to hear her voice and argue with her.
- Few in this country would argue with the view that the regime is unacceptable.
- Few argue with the need to improve the shabby eyesore which blights much of Piccadilly.
- It is hard to argue with the age and quality of most of the new signings, whether on loan or permanent.
- He did not object and left, but the court was told the defendant started to argue with another man about it.
- That hasn't stopped you going on and on and on, arguing over a single word.
- Surely will no one will argue with the sentiment that the company should and must do better.
Synonyms
quarrel, disagree, row, squabble, bicker, fight, wrangle, dispute, feud, have a row, bandy words, have words, cross swords, lock horns, be at each other's throats
dissent, clash, differ, be at odds
informal fall out, scrap, argy-bargy, argufy, spat, go at it hammer and tongs, fight like cat and dog
archaic altercate

Phrases

argue the toss

informal Dispute a decision or choice already made.
one person argued the toss for four hours before he agreed to pay
Example sentencesExamples
- Although Leith Walk technically begins at Pilrig Church, about halfway down, only ancient sea dogs and local history buffs are going to argue the toss.
- While both unions and employers argue the toss about companies' ability to award the next pay round, they now agree that if cuts have to be made they must be spread evenly.
- For the first time in years of arguing the toss with these people, I've made a conversion.
- One person argued the toss for four hours before he agreed to pay, another offered the clamper a £20 cash bribe and we get countless excuses every day.
- Few hotly contested sporting finals would see a manager argue the toss with a spectator questioning his tactics.
- Started off none too badly, got there and K was arguing the toss with one of the bouncers because they weren't going to let us in without student cards.
- Rather than arguing the toss, we'd be better off planting some extra vegetables in case we're lumbered with food rationing.
- I'd been arguing the toss with someone who really should know.
- Meanwhile, our politicians are arguing the toss about when elections should take place.
- Older people, particularly those who are frail or who live alone, are much less likely to argue the toss over an unreasonable bill or to question the work that ‘needs’ to be done.
- First up is a voter apparently keen to argue the toss over the future - or, more accurately, the past - of the Scottish regiments.
- I listened to a couple of people arguing the toss about who was the wronged party.
- I COULD argue the toss for as long as you like about Wednesday night's England friendly in Gothenburg.
- After all, you could argue the toss about this from now until next Christmas if you liked.
- Journalists usually steered clear of quoting science either way, with newspapers allowing opinion space for advocates on either side to argue the toss.
- Then, in the mid-19th century, the Parsis of Bombay took it up, followed by the Hindus, and soon hundreds of local players were arguing the toss with a dozen English polo players over who should have use of the large playing area, the Maidan.
- I see the words ‘heated discussion’ and realise that I probably wasn't nodding my head (as I remember it) but shaking it violently and arguing the toss (as Ian remembers it).
- Nonetheless it might be fun arguing the toss, we thought.
- And if they want to argue the toss about it, they have 28 days to prove they were strong-armed into switching against their will.
- Yet today many argue the toss on animal culling from the perspective of the animal.

Derivatives

arguer

noun

First, arguers must convey to opponents that they are understood, and then they must delineate the aspects of opponents' positions that are valid.
Example sentencesExamples
- Instead, this national competition aspires to find the great arguers of the next generation - the politicians, lawyers and philosophers - and pit them against each other.
- Considering that he's a lawyer he's a useless arguer.
- Mom also was an inveterate arguer and would defend her point of view to the end.
- And it won't surprise most of you to find out that, in fighting, I'm usually the louder and more forceful arguer.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French arguer, from Latin argutari 'prattle', frequentative of arguere 'make clear, prove, accuse'.

Definition of argue in US English:

argue

verbˈärɡyo͞oˈɑrɡju

1reporting verb Give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one's view.
with direct speech “It stands to reason,” she argued
with clause defense attorneys argue that the police lacked “probable cause” to arrest the driver
Example sentencesExamples
- Many now argue that the reporter is needed to provoke engagement with the viewer.
- However the water authorities argue that it would be unfair to the rest of their customers.
- When you examine the teams man for man, I would argue that we are definitely the stronger.
- Some would argue that he should get his affairs as they currently stand in order.
- Some might argue that they are currently at the top of their game but facing great challenges.
- The firms argue that all they did was agree to buy shares in each other's companies.
- Many argue that female models do not serve as good examples for women to follow.
- Some argue that boxing has a lower death rate per year from acute injury than other sports.
- Some argue that this blurring of the boundary between our work and private lives need not be a bad thing.
- Economists would now argue that this is no less justified than the labour theory of value.
- Optimists argue that companies are awash with cash and their balance sheets are strong.
- Rousseau argued that reason had led man out of his innocent state of nature into decadence.
- They argue that only a total ban could give the industry any chance of a long-term future.
- Some people argue that libertarianism is not a theory of equality or mutual advantage.
- Some even argue that turning away work makes you seem even more employable to a client!
- Supporters argue that wind farms are a small price to pay for saving the planet.
- Several writers argue that, when we are moved by this idea, our aim is to achieve equality.
- Cynics will argue that the new rules are another way artificially to manipulate the sport.
- Many people would argue that once you have attended one you have a good idea of what the games are all about.
- We argue that their claim is built on a confusion and lacks a deep physical model.
Synonyms
contend, assert, declare, maintain, state, proclaim, advance, insist, hold, claim, aver, avow, reason, attest, expostulate, testify, swear, certify
1. 1.1argue someone into/out ofwith object Persuade someone to do or not to do (something) by giving reasons.
  I tried to argue him out of it
  Example sentencesExamples
  Yemen's judges have pioneered apparently effective ways of ‘deprogramming’ them by arguing them out of their warped view of the world.
  ‘I'll see what I can do,’ he said and hung up before she could argue him into changing his sentence to ‘I'll do it’.
  I tried to argue him out of paying, but he insisted.
  In vain would anyone try to argue me out of this feeling, it is stronger than any proofs; you might as well try to convince me that I do not exist.
  But, oddly enough Michelle had argued her into it and here sat Adri Rionach, at a piano on the stage in the main lounge of the hotel.
  I'm glad you liked the part where Angela's arguing Ember into ditching school, but I'm not sure why… er, thanks!
  You may discuss anything, but don't argue; don't try to argue them into a position.
  He's certainly right on the latter and I'm sure any of the legal bloggers could argue me into a corner on the former.
  Sometimes, you can argue them into dropping the requirement but sometimes you can't.
  I dutifully got out my trusty green and red markers and set to work on one, but in the end, I argued Dad out of the idea by saying that the sign would make us sound illicit.
  As far as she was concerned, Timothy was ‘Daddy’, and there was no arguing her out of it.
  He probably could send envoys to most UIA deputies and argue them out of supporting him.
  She was said to have been martyred after refuting 50 pagan philosophers who were sent to argue her out of her faith.
  He is equally non-judgmental about her baffled husband and the struck-off doctor who rescues her from one suicide bid and argues her out of another.
  I've also had my fair share of people trying to argue me into believing, which I feel is entirely unfair as I have not tried to push my views upon other people, just presented my opinion when asked for it - as I am doing now.
  Synonyms
  persuade to, convince to, prevail on to, coax into
  dissuade from, persuade against, talk out of
2no object Exchange or express diverging or opposite views, typically in a heated or angry way.
figurative I wasn't going to argue with a gun
with object she was too tired to argue the point
don't argue with me
Example sentencesExamples
- Instead, he is dangling before its recipients a lump sum that is difficult to argue with.
- Surely will no one will argue with the sentiment that the company should and must do better.
- Of that Borg is certain, and who would argue with one who dominated Wimbledon like no other?
- There are few people who would argue with him that this is the best way to encourage recycling.
- That hasn't stopped you going on and on and on, arguing over a single word.
- You get in rows with people every week and argue with them and you respect them as fellow pros.
- Jessica even started to argue with the people who so adamantly disliked my slideshow.
- It's hard to argue with any event that ends up with the best players in the world in the top positions.
- Somebody once said that golf is a good walk spoiled, and you can't really argue with that.
- He couldn't argue with that, seeing as he was the one who wrote the cursed things in the first place.
- He did not object and left, but the court was told the defendant started to argue with another man about it.
- Certainly I don't argue with the people who say that by and large nobody ever watches it.
- He got his telescope and set it up and he watched Juliet argue with her parents in the front room.
- The locals were incensed and came out of their homes to argue with the soldiers.
- He was apparently angry after arguing with his girlfriend and took out that anger on the dog.
- It is hard to argue with the age and quality of most of the new signings, whether on loan or permanent.
- Right now he was exhausted and couldn't be bothered to hear her voice and argue with her.
- They don't get it right all the time, but we can't argue with their judgement on this one.
- Few in this country would argue with the view that the regime is unacceptable.
- Few argue with the need to improve the shabby eyesore which blights much of Piccadilly.
Synonyms
quarrel, disagree, row, squabble, bicker, fight, wrangle, dispute, feud, have a row, bandy words, have words, cross swords, lock horns, be at each other's throats

Origin

Middle English: from Old French arguer, from Latin argutari ‘prattle’, frequentative of arguere ‘make clear, prove, accuse’.

单词	argue
释义	Definition of argue in English: argue verbargued, arguing, argues ˈɑːɡjuːˈɑrɡju 1reporting verb Give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one's view. with clause sociologists argue that inequalities in industrial societies are being reduced no object he argued for extra resources with direct speech ‘It stands to reason,’ she argued Example sentencesExamples Some even argue that turning away work makes you seem even more employable to a client! Some argue that boxing has a lower death rate per year from acute injury than other sports. However the water authorities argue that it would be unfair to the rest of their customers. Some might argue that they are currently at the top of their game but facing great challenges. Some would argue that he should get his affairs as they currently stand in order. Several writers argue that, when we are moved by this idea, our aim is to achieve equality. Cynics will argue that the new rules are another way artificially to manipulate the sport. We argue that their claim is built on a confusion and lacks a deep physical model. The firms argue that all they did was agree to buy shares in each other's companies. Many people would argue that once you have attended one you have a good idea of what the games are all about. Many argue that female models do not serve as good examples for women to follow. When you examine the teams man for man, I would argue that we are definitely the stronger. Optimists argue that companies are awash with cash and their balance sheets are strong. Economists would now argue that this is no less justified than the labour theory of value. Rousseau argued that reason had led man out of his innocent state of nature into decadence. Many now argue that the reporter is needed to provoke engagement with the viewer. Some argue that this blurring of the boundary between our work and private lives need not be a bad thing. Supporters argue that wind farms are a small price to pay for saving the planet. Some people argue that libertarianism is not a theory of equality or mutual advantage. They argue that only a total ban could give the industry any chance of a long-term future. Synonyms contend, assert, declare, maintain, state, proclaim, advance, insist, hold, claim, aver, avow, reason, attest, expostulate, testify, swear, certify propound, submit, posit, postulate, adduce, move, advocate, opine, allege make a case for, give reasons for, defend, explain, vindicate, justify technical depose, represent rare asseverate 1.1argue someone into/out ofwith object Persuade someone to do or not to do (something) by giving reasons. I tried to argue him out of it Example sentencesExamples But, oddly enough Michelle had argued her into it and here sat Adri Rionach, at a piano on the stage in the main lounge of the hotel. He is equally non-judgmental about her baffled husband and the struck-off doctor who rescues her from one suicide bid and argues her out of another. I dutifully got out my trusty green and red markers and set to work on one, but in the end, I argued Dad out of the idea by saying that the sign would make us sound illicit. I've also had my fair share of people trying to argue me into believing, which I feel is entirely unfair as I have not tried to push my views upon other people, just presented my opinion when asked for it - as I am doing now. Sometimes, you can argue them into dropping the requirement but sometimes you can't. He's certainly right on the latter and I'm sure any of the legal bloggers could argue me into a corner on the former. As far as she was concerned, Timothy was ‘Daddy’, and there was no arguing her out of it. Yemen's judges have pioneered apparently effective ways of ‘deprogramming’ them by arguing them out of their warped view of the world. I'm glad you liked the part where Angela's arguing Ember into ditching school, but I'm not sure why… er, thanks! ‘I'll see what I can do,’ he said and hung up before she could argue him into changing his sentence to ‘I'll do it’. In vain would anyone try to argue me out of this feeling, it is stronger than any proofs; you might as well try to convince me that I do not exist. You may discuss anything, but don't argue; don't try to argue them into a position. She was said to have been martyred after refuting 50 pagan philosophers who were sent to argue her out of her faith. I tried to argue him out of paying, but he insisted. He probably could send envoys to most UIA deputies and argue them out of supporting him. Synonyms persuade to, convince to, prevail on to, coax into talk someone round dissuade from, persuade against, talk out of 2no object Exchange or express diverging or opposite views, typically in a heated or angry way. the two men started arguing in a local pub figurative I wasn't going to argue with a gun with object she was too tired to argue the point Example sentencesExamples You get in rows with people every week and argue with them and you respect them as fellow pros. Jessica even started to argue with the people who so adamantly disliked my slideshow. Of that Borg is certain, and who would argue with one who dominated Wimbledon like no other? The locals were incensed and came out of their homes to argue with the soldiers. There are few people who would argue with him that this is the best way to encourage recycling. He was apparently angry after arguing with his girlfriend and took out that anger on the dog. Somebody once said that golf is a good walk spoiled, and you can't really argue with that. They don't get it right all the time, but we can't argue with their judgement on this one. Certainly I don't argue with the people who say that by and large nobody ever watches it. He couldn't argue with that, seeing as he was the one who wrote the cursed things in the first place. Instead, he is dangling before its recipients a lump sum that is difficult to argue with. It's hard to argue with any event that ends up with the best players in the world in the top positions. He got his telescope and set it up and he watched Juliet argue with her parents in the front room. Right now he was exhausted and couldn't be bothered to hear her voice and argue with her. Few in this country would argue with the view that the regime is unacceptable. Few argue with the need to improve the shabby eyesore which blights much of Piccadilly. It is hard to argue with the age and quality of most of the new signings, whether on loan or permanent. He did not object and left, but the court was told the defendant started to argue with another man about it. That hasn't stopped you going on and on and on, arguing over a single word. Surely will no one will argue with the sentiment that the company should and must do better. Synonyms quarrel, disagree, row, squabble, bicker, fight, wrangle, dispute, feud, have a row, bandy words, have words, cross swords, lock horns, be at each other's throats dissent, clash, differ, be at odds informal fall out, scrap, argy-bargy, argufy, spat, go at it hammer and tongs, fight like cat and dog archaic altercate Phrases argue the toss informal Dispute a decision or choice already made. one person argued the toss for four hours before he agreed to pay Example sentencesExamples Although Leith Walk technically begins at Pilrig Church, about halfway down, only ancient sea dogs and local history buffs are going to argue the toss. While both unions and employers argue the toss about companies' ability to award the next pay round, they now agree that if cuts have to be made they must be spread evenly. For the first time in years of arguing the toss with these people, I've made a conversion. One person argued the toss for four hours before he agreed to pay, another offered the clamper a £20 cash bribe and we get countless excuses every day. Few hotly contested sporting finals would see a manager argue the toss with a spectator questioning his tactics. Started off none too badly, got there and K was arguing the toss with one of the bouncers because they weren't going to let us in without student cards. Rather than arguing the toss, we'd be better off planting some extra vegetables in case we're lumbered with food rationing. I'd been arguing the toss with someone who really should know. Meanwhile, our politicians are arguing the toss about when elections should take place. Older people, particularly those who are frail or who live alone, are much less likely to argue the toss over an unreasonable bill or to question the work that ‘needs’ to be done. First up is a voter apparently keen to argue the toss over the future - or, more accurately, the past - of the Scottish regiments. I listened to a couple of people arguing the toss about who was the wronged party. I COULD argue the toss for as long as you like about Wednesday night's England friendly in Gothenburg. After all, you could argue the toss about this from now until next Christmas if you liked. Journalists usually steered clear of quoting science either way, with newspapers allowing opinion space for advocates on either side to argue the toss. Then, in the mid-19th century, the Parsis of Bombay took it up, followed by the Hindus, and soon hundreds of local players were arguing the toss with a dozen English polo players over who should have use of the large playing area, the Maidan. I see the words ‘heated discussion’ and realise that I probably wasn't nodding my head (as I remember it) but shaking it violently and arguing the toss (as Ian remembers it). Nonetheless it might be fun arguing the toss, we thought. And if they want to argue the toss about it, they have 28 days to prove they were strong-armed into switching against their will. Yet today many argue the toss on animal culling from the perspective of the animal. Derivatives arguer noun First, arguers must convey to opponents that they are understood, and then they must delineate the aspects of opponents' positions that are valid. Example sentencesExamples Instead, this national competition aspires to find the great arguers of the next generation - the politicians, lawyers and philosophers - and pit them against each other. Considering that he's a lawyer he's a useless arguer. Mom also was an inveterate arguer and would defend her point of view to the end. And it won't surprise most of you to find out that, in fighting, I'm usually the louder and more forceful arguer. Origin Middle English: from Old French arguer, from Latin argutari 'prattle', frequentative of arguere 'make clear, prove, accuse'. verb.1 phr. Definition of argue in US English: argue verbˈärɡyo͞oˈɑrɡju 1reporting verb Give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one's view. with direct speech “It stands to reason,” she argued with clause defense attorneys argue that the police lacked “probable cause” to arrest the driver Example sentencesExamples Many now argue that the reporter is needed to provoke engagement with the viewer. However the water authorities argue that it would be unfair to the rest of their customers. When you examine the teams man for man, I would argue that we are definitely the stronger. Some would argue that he should get his affairs as they currently stand in order. Some might argue that they are currently at the top of their game but facing great challenges. The firms argue that all they did was agree to buy shares in each other's companies. Many argue that female models do not serve as good examples for women to follow. Some argue that boxing has a lower death rate per year from acute injury than other sports. Some argue that this blurring of the boundary between our work and private lives need not be a bad thing. Economists would now argue that this is no less justified than the labour theory of value. Optimists argue that companies are awash with cash and their balance sheets are strong. Rousseau argued that reason had led man out of his innocent state of nature into decadence. They argue that only a total ban could give the industry any chance of a long-term future. Some people argue that libertarianism is not a theory of equality or mutual advantage. Some even argue that turning away work makes you seem even more employable to a client! Supporters argue that wind farms are a small price to pay for saving the planet. Several writers argue that, when we are moved by this idea, our aim is to achieve equality. Cynics will argue that the new rules are another way artificially to manipulate the sport. Many people would argue that once you have attended one you have a good idea of what the games are all about. We argue that their claim is built on a confusion and lacks a deep physical model. Synonyms contend, assert, declare, maintain, state, proclaim, advance, insist, hold, claim, aver, avow, reason, attest, expostulate, testify, swear, certify 1.1argue someone into/out ofwith object Persuade someone to do or not to do (something) by giving reasons. I tried to argue him out of it Example sentencesExamples Yemen's judges have pioneered apparently effective ways of ‘deprogramming’ them by arguing them out of their warped view of the world. ‘I'll see what I can do,’ he said and hung up before she could argue him into changing his sentence to ‘I'll do it’. I tried to argue him out of paying, but he insisted. In vain would anyone try to argue me out of this feeling, it is stronger than any proofs; you might as well try to convince me that I do not exist. But, oddly enough Michelle had argued her into it and here sat Adri Rionach, at a piano on the stage in the main lounge of the hotel. I'm glad you liked the part where Angela's arguing Ember into ditching school, but I'm not sure why… er, thanks! You may discuss anything, but don't argue; don't try to argue them into a position. He's certainly right on the latter and I'm sure any of the legal bloggers could argue me into a corner on the former. Sometimes, you can argue them into dropping the requirement but sometimes you can't. I dutifully got out my trusty green and red markers and set to work on one, but in the end, I argued Dad out of the idea by saying that the sign would make us sound illicit. As far as she was concerned, Timothy was ‘Daddy’, and there was no arguing her out of it. He probably could send envoys to most UIA deputies and argue them out of supporting him. She was said to have been martyred after refuting 50 pagan philosophers who were sent to argue her out of her faith. He is equally non-judgmental about her baffled husband and the struck-off doctor who rescues her from one suicide bid and argues her out of another. I've also had my fair share of people trying to argue me into believing, which I feel is entirely unfair as I have not tried to push my views upon other people, just presented my opinion when asked for it - as I am doing now. Synonyms persuade to, convince to, prevail on to, coax into dissuade from, persuade against, talk out of 2no object Exchange or express diverging or opposite views, typically in a heated or angry way. figurative I wasn't going to argue with a gun with object she was too tired to argue the point don't argue with me Example sentencesExamples Instead, he is dangling before its recipients a lump sum that is difficult to argue with. Surely will no one will argue with the sentiment that the company should and must do better. Of that Borg is certain, and who would argue with one who dominated Wimbledon like no other? There are few people who would argue with him that this is the best way to encourage recycling. That hasn't stopped you going on and on and on, arguing over a single word. You get in rows with people every week and argue with them and you respect them as fellow pros. Jessica even started to argue with the people who so adamantly disliked my slideshow. It's hard to argue with any event that ends up with the best players in the world in the top positions. Somebody once said that golf is a good walk spoiled, and you can't really argue with that. He couldn't argue with that, seeing as he was the one who wrote the cursed things in the first place. He did not object and left, but the court was told the defendant started to argue with another man about it. Certainly I don't argue with the people who say that by and large nobody ever watches it. He got his telescope and set it up and he watched Juliet argue with her parents in the front room. The locals were incensed and came out of their homes to argue with the soldiers. He was apparently angry after arguing with his girlfriend and took out that anger on the dog. It is hard to argue with the age and quality of most of the new signings, whether on loan or permanent. Right now he was exhausted and couldn't be bothered to hear her voice and argue with her. They don't get it right all the time, but we can't argue with their judgement on this one. Few in this country would argue with the view that the regime is unacceptable. Few argue with the need to improve the shabby eyesore which blights much of Piccadilly. Synonyms quarrel, disagree, row, squabble, bicker, fight, wrangle, dispute, feud, have a row, bandy words, have words, cross swords, lock horns, be at each other's throats Origin Middle English: from Old French arguer, from Latin argutari ‘prattle’, frequentative of arguere ‘make clear, prove, accuse’.
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