Argue: meaning, definitions and examples

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argue

 

[ หˆษ‘หrษกjuห ]

Context #1 | Verb

in a debate

To 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.

Synonyms

debate, discuss, dispute

Examples of usage

  • He argued that it was too early to draw any conclusions.
  • The students argued over the best solution to the problem.
  • She argued convincingly for a change in the policy.
Context #2 | Verb

in a relationship

To have a disagreement or quarrel with someone, often resulting in a heated exchange of words.

Synonyms

bicker, disagree, quarrel

Examples of usage

  • They argued about finances again last night.
  • I don't want to argue with you, let's just find a solution.

Translations

Translations of the word "argue" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น discutir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคนเคธ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช streiten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berdebat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะตั€ะตั‡ะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kล‚รณciฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จ€ใ„ไบ‰ใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se disputer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ discutir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tartฤฑลŸmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ผ์Ÿํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฌุงุฏู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรกdat se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hรกdaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบ‰่ฎบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prerekati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรญfast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐัƒะปะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ•แƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผbahisษ™ etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ discutir

Etymology

The word 'argue' originated from the Latin word 'arguere', meaning 'to make clear, prove, declare'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the idea of presenting reasons or evidence in support of a position, as well as engaging in verbal disagreements. The concept of argumentation has been a key element of human communication and debate throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,181, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.