argue
verb/ɐɾgumẽˈtaɾ/medium
ar·gu·men·tar
Definition
To give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others.
He argued that the policy would be ineffective.
They argued for hours about the best solution.
Common collocations
argue forargue againstargue a point
Etymology
Do latim 'argumentari', de 'argumentum' (argumento).