argue (Meaning)

Wordnet

argue (v)

present reasons and arguments

have an argument about something

give evidence of

Webster

argue (v. i.)

To invent and offer reasons to support or overthrow a proposition, opinion, or measure; to use arguments; to reason.

To contend in argument; to dispute; to reason; -- followed by with; as, you may argue with your friend without convincing him.

Webster

argue (v. t.)

To debate or discuss; to treat by reasoning; as, the counsel argued the cause before a full court; the cause was well argued.

To prove or evince; too manifest or exhibit by inference, deduction, or reasoning.

To persuade by reasons; as, to argue a man into a different opinion.

To blame; to accuse; to charge with.

argue Sentence Examples

  1. Sarah and Tom often argue about politics, but they remain good friends.
  2. The couple argued over where to go for dinner, unable to agree on a restaurant.
  3. Lawyers will argue their case before the judge and jury in court tomorrow.
  4. It's pointless to argue with him; he never listens to anyone else's opinion.
  5. The children argued over who got to play with the toy first.
  6. Scientists continue to argue about the causes of climate change.
  7. Mary and her brother argue constantly, but deep down, they care for each other.
  8. The politicians in the debate hall argue vehemently for their respective policies.
  9. Sarah tried to argue her point, but she was interrupted by her opponent.
  10. Let's not argue about trivial matters; we have more important issues to address.

FAQs About the word argue

present reasons and arguments, have an argument about something, give evidence ofTo invent and offer reasons to support or overthrow a proposition, opinion, or

suggest, insist,contend, justify, plead, assert, convince, reason, claim, explain

get along, agree, accept, coexist, get along, concur, concur,agree, coexist, accept

Sarah and Tom often argue about politics, but they remain good friends.

The couple argued over where to go for dinner, unable to agree on a restaurant.

Lawyers will argue their case before the judge and jury in court tomorrow.

It's pointless to argue with him; he never listens to anyone else's opinion.