argue

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argue

Two colleagues calmly argue over the best approach on a whiteboard.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To give reasons for or against something: To present reasons, evidence, or facts to support or oppose a point of view, idea, or course of action.
    • To have a verbal disagreement or dispute: To exchange opposing views in a discussion, often in a heated or angry manner.
    • To indicate or suggest something: To serve as evidence or a reason for a particular conclusion or fact.
Usage
  • Presenting a reasoned case: Use "argue" when logically presenting evidence or reasons to support a claim.
    • The lawyer will argue the case before the judge.
    • She argued for a more flexible policy.
  • Engaging in a dispute: Use "argue" when describing a verbal conflict or debate, often involving disagreement.
    • They argue about politics every time they meet.
    • I don't want to argue with you.
  • Implying or demonstrating: Use "argue" to mean that something is evidence for a conclusion.
    • His silence argues a lack of interest.
    • The data argues against that hypothesis.
Examples
  • Presenting reasons:
    • The scientist argued that climate change is a pressing issue.
    • He argued persuasively in favor of the new proposal.
  • Having a disagreement:
    • My siblings often argue over trivial things.
    • We argued for an hour but reached no agreement.
  • Giving evidence of:
    • The messy room argues a lack of care.
    • Her dedication argues well for her future success.
Advanced Usage
  • "argue the toss" (idiom, chiefly British): To dispute or argue about a decision that has already been made.
    • The decision is final; there's no point arguing the toss.
  • "argue someone into/out of something": To persuade someone to do or not do something through reasoning.
    • She argued me into joining the committee.
    • I tried to argue him out of quitting his job.
Variants and Related Words
  • Argument (n): A reason or set of reasons given to support an idea, or a verbal dispute.
    • He presented a strong argument for his theory.
    • They had a loud argument.
  • Arguable (adj): Open to disagreement or debate; able to be argued.
    • It is arguable that he is the best player of his generation.
  • Arguably (adv): Used to state a debatable opinion, suggesting it can be supported by reasons.
    • She is arguably the most influential author of the century.
Synonyms
  • Contend: To assert something as a position in an argument.
  • Debate: To discuss a topic formally, often with opposing arguments.
  • Dispute: To argue against or challenge a point.
  • Reason: To think logically and present conclusions.
  • Quarrel: To have an angry argument.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Argue down: To defeat someone in an argument or debate.
    • He tried to protest, but she argued him down.
  • Argue out: To discuss all aspects of an issue thoroughly to reach a conclusion.
    • We need to argue this out before making a decision.
Related Idioms
  • "argue the case": To present reasons for a particular viewpoint or proposal.
    • His job is to argue the case for increased funding.
  • "argue black is white": To argue stubbornly, even to the point of absurdity.
    • He would argue black is white just to win the point.
argue

Two colleagues calmly argue over the best approach on a whiteboard.

Verb
  1. give evidence of
    • The evidence argues for your claim
    • The results indicate the need for more work
  2. have an argument about something
  3. present reasons and arguments

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