argue

CEFRA2

/ˈɑː.ɡjuː/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To give reasons for or against an idea.

  2. 02

    verb

    To speak angrily because of disagreement.

Examples

  • Let's not argue for the sake of arguing.

  • There's no need for us to argue about this.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints; to controvert; to wrangle.

  2. To have an argument, a quarrel.

  3. To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.

More examples

In context

  • He also argued for stronger methods to be used against China.

  • He argued as follows: America should stop Lend-Lease convoying, because it needs to fortify its own Army with the supplies.

  • The new increase in crime argues for even tougher jail sentences, according to some.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

From Middle English arguen, from Old French arguer, from Latin arguere (“to declare, show, prove, make clear, reprove, accuse”), q.v. for more. Displaced native Old English flītan and reċċan.