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Word: Argue
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English: from Old French arguer, from Latin argutari ‘prattle’, frequentative of arguere ‘make clear, prove, accuse’
ˈɑːɡjuː
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
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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