argue
verb
ar·gue ˈär-(ˌ)gyü 
argued; arguing
intransitive verb
1
: to give reasons for or against something : reason
argue for a new policy
2
: to contend or disagree in words : dispute
They're always arguing about money.
transitive verb
1
: to give evidence of : indicate
The facts argue his innocence.
2
: to consider the pros and cons of : discuss
argue an issue
3
: to prove or try to prove by giving reasons : maintain
asking for a chance to argue his case
4
: to persuade by giving reasons : induce
couldn't argue her out of going
arguer
ˈär-gyə-wər
noun -gyü-ər
Synonyms
- assert
- contend
- maintain
- plead
- reason
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Example Sentences
She argued against the proposed law. The senator argued in favor of lowering taxes. He's always willing to argue for what is right. She argued that the proposed law should be defeated. He argued that it's far too early to make a decision. No one can argue me out of doing this. They started arguing about politics. She would argue with anyone. See More
Recent Examples on the Web The judge can then convene a court hearing in which petitioners present evidence to withhold weapons longer, typically a year, and the owner can argue against that. 
Bernard Condon, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 The judge can then convene a court hearing in which petitioners present evidence to withhold weapons longer, typically a year, and the owner can argue against that. Bernard Condon, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2022 But those who favor increasing immigration restrictions argue that administration policies have incentivized more people to try their luck at crossing the border illegally. CNN, 29 Aug. 2022 But some experts argue that improving living standards means that Africa will, at least temporarily, have to increase its output of fossil fuels. Wanjohi Kabukuru, ajc, 24 Aug. 2022 Peluso is in prison and can argue for his immediate release. Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2022 Few can argue with the results — five City Section titles, dozens upon dozens of athletes going on to play NCAA Division I football, players like Brandon Mebane and De’Anthony Thomas sent to the NFL. Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2022 Those are two things against which your contractor — and husband — surely cannot argue. Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2022 Walker was ordered detained and can argue for release at a hearing scheduled Wednesday afternoon. oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2022 See More
Bernard Condon, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 The judge can then convene a court hearing in which petitioners present evidence to withhold weapons longer, typically a year, and the owner can argue against that. Bernard Condon, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2022 But those who favor increasing immigration restrictions argue that administration policies have incentivized more people to try their luck at crossing the border illegally. CNN, 29 Aug. 2022 But some experts argue that improving living standards means that Africa will, at least temporarily, have to increase its output of fossil fuels. Wanjohi Kabukuru, ajc, 24 Aug. 2022 Peluso is in prison and can argue for his immediate release. Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2022 Few can argue with the results — five City Section titles, dozens upon dozens of athletes going on to play NCAA Division I football, players like Brandon Mebane and De’Anthony Thomas sent to the NFL. Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2022 Those are two things against which your contractor — and husband — surely cannot argue. Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2022 Walker was ordered detained and can argue for release at a hearing scheduled Wednesday afternoon. oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French arguer to reprove, argue & Latin arguere to demonstrate, prove; Anglo-French arguer, from Latin argutare to prate, frequentative of arguere; akin to Hittite arkuwai- to plead, respond
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1
Phrases Containing argue
Kids Definition
argue
verb
ar·gue ˈär-gyü
argued; arguing
1
: to discuss some matter usually with different points of view
His parents argue about politics.
2
: to give reasons for or against something
The Senator argued in favor of lower taxes.
3
: to persuade by giving reasons
No one can argue me out of doing this.
4
: to disagree or fight using angry words : quarrel
They argue about everything.
Legal Definition
argue
verb
ar·gue
argued; arguing
intransitive verb
1
: to give reasons for or against a matter in dispute
arguing for an extension
2
: to present a case in court
will argue for the defense
transitive verb
1
a
: to give reasons for or against
argued the issue before the judge
b
: to prove or try to prove by giving reasons or evidence
will argue invasion of privacy
2
: to present in court
lawyers in court filing briefs and arguing appeals Rorie Sherman
Rorie Shermanargues
verb
1
as in contends
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration argued that a bake sale would make a lot less money than a car wash Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- contends
- asserts
- reasons
- explains
- pleads
- insists
- suggests
- convinces
- claims
- justifies
- maintains
- mentions
- cites
- persuades
- proposes
- affirms
- considers
- discusses
- recommends
- adduces
- advises
- avers
- urges
- defends
- advocates
- offers
- submits
- refutes
- enforces
- avows
- gives
- counsels
- rationalizes
- supports
- rebuts
- debates
- advances
- espouses
- counters
- champions
- disproves
- avouches
- confutes
2
as in bickers
to express different opinions about something often angrily that couple argues so incessantly it's a miracle they're still together Synonyms & Similar Words
- bickers
- fights
- quarrels
- clashes
- discusses
- disputes
- controverts
- debates
- wrangles
- brawls
- squabbles
- contends
- quibbles
- rows
- spats
- falls out
- tiffs
- scraps
- argufies
- jars
- altercates
- hassles
- locks horns
- butts heads
- brabbles
- mixes it up
- bandies words
- dares
- contests
- challenges
- defies
- protests
- objects
- tangles
- cavils
- considers
- fusses
- kicks
- nitpicks
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- agrees
- coexists
- accepts
- concurs
- consents
- gets along
- assents
3
as in convinces
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests argued my boss into letting me telecommute for four days a week Synonyms & Similar Words
- convinces
- persuades
- brings
- satisfies
- urges
- gets
- induces
- moves
- converts
- attracts
- gains
- exhorts
- coaxes
- discusses
- entreats
- seduces
- prompts
- tempts
- talks (into)
- entices
- sells
- cajoles
- brings around
- wheedles
- wins (over)
- lures
- prevails (on or upon)
- sways
- draws
- influences
- disputes
- beguiles
- brainwashes
- leads on
- allures
- debates
- interests
- fast-talks
- inclines
- converses
- blandishes
- blarneys
- snows
- moots
- overpersuades
- chews over
- hashes (over)
- reasons (with)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- discourages
- dissuades
- deters
- unsells
4
as in discusses
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion candidates arguing gun control in a nationally televised debate Synonyms & Similar Words
- discusses
- debates
- disputes
- talks over
- reviews
- moots
- agitates
- considers
- raises
- canvasses
- canvases
- bandies
- introduces
- propounds
- hashes (over or out)
- weighs
- talks out
- bats (around or back and forth)
- stirs up
- forges
- broaches
- deliberates
- hammers out
- speaks (about)
- talks (about)
- chews over
- thrashes (out)
- wrestles (with)
5
as in confirms
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of the security video argues that it was a taller man who entered the building Synonyms & Similar Words
- confirms
- verifies
- supports
- corroborates
- vindicates
- proves
- attests
- validates
- demonstrates
- certifies
- bears out
- substantiates
- authenticates
- affirms
- witnesses
- asserts
- reinforces
- establishes
- declares
- guarantees
- documents
- avers
- avows
- professes
- testifies (to)
- warrants
- avouches
- vouches (for)
- reenforces
- backs (up)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- refutes
- rebuts
- disproves
- contradicts
- denies
- disavows
- disclaims
- challenges
- disputes
- gainsays
- questions
- contests