argue
verb
ar·gue
ˈär-(ˌ)gyü 
argued; arguing
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.
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
Examples of argue in a Sentence
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.
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The political scientist Joseph Nye has argued that these American ideals are a core component of U.S. soft power.
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Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
Eichner argued that building what zoning allowed would mean a market-rate development — that is, condos.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2024
Banning euthanasia, advocates argue, prevents those who are physically unable to end their own lives from doing so.
—The Week, theweek, 10 Nov. 2024
Proponents argued that the measure encouraged fairness by putting the mayor on four-year terms like the rest of the city council.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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argue
verb
ar·gue
ˈär-gyü
argued; arguing
1
: to give reasons for or against
argue in favor of lowering taxes
2
: to talk about some matter usually with different points of view
argue about politics
3
: to persuade by giving reasons
tried to argue their parents into getting a new car
arguer
noun
Legal Definition
argue
verb
ar·gue
argued; arguing
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
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 Sherman
arguable
adjective
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