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argue

verbgeneral usecommon/ɐɾgumẽˈtaɾ/ar·gu·men·tar

Definition

1

To give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others.

Usage examples

He argued that the policy would be ineffective.
They argued for hours about the best solution.

Common combinations

argue forargue againstargue a point