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argue

[ˈɑːrɡjuː]

argue Definition

  • 1to disagree with someone in words, often in an angry way
  • 2to give reasons why you think that something is right/wrong, true/not true, etc., especially to persuade people that you are right

Using argue: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "argue" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    They were arguing about politics.

  • Example

    I don't want to argue with you.

  • Example

    She argued that the plan would never work.

  • Example

    He argued his case convincingly in court.

  • Example

    The two sides have been arguing for weeks over the new contract.

argue Synonyms and Antonyms

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Idioms Using argue

  • to debate or consider different options or opinions within one's own mind

    Example

    I had an argument with myself about whether to take the job or not.

  • to argue about something that is not important or trivial

    Example

    They argued the toss over nothing and wasted the whole afternoon.

  • to argue about everything, even things that are not important or trivial

    Example

    They argue the toss over everything and it's really annoying.

Phrases with argue

  • argue the toss

    to argue about something unimportant or trivial

    Example

    They spent hours arguing the toss over what color to paint the walls.

  • to argue about a particular aspect of something

    Example

    Let's not argue the point any further. We're just wasting time.

  • to present reasons why something should not be done or accepted

    Example

    I argued against the proposal because I thought it was too expensive.

Origins of argue

from Old French 'arguer', meaning 'to accuse'

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Summary: argue in Brief

'Argue' [ˈɑːrɡjuː] means to disagree with someone in words, often in an angry way, or to give reasons why you think that something is right/wrong, true/not true, etc., especially to persuade people that you are right. It can be used in phrases like 'argue the toss,' which means to argue about something unimportant or trivial, and 'have an argument with oneself,' which means to debate or consider different options or opinions within one's own mind.

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