Word: Argue
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French arguer, from Latin argutari ‘prattle’, frequentative of arguere ‘make clear, prove, accuse’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɑːɡjuː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
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
Short Definition:give reasons or cite evidence in support of idea, action, or theory
Examples:- sociologists argue that inequalities in industrial societies are being reduced
- he argued for extra resources
- ‘It stands to reason,’ she argued
Definition:
exchange or express diverging or opposite views, typically in a heated or angry way
Short Definition:exchange or express diverging or opposite views
Examples:- the two men started arguing in a local pub
- I wasn't going to argue with a gun
- she was too tired to argue the point
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