Meaning & use
argue
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To give reasons for or against something, or to exchange differing opinions, often heatedly.
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The lawyer argued that the evidence had been improperly obtained.
The siblings argued over whose turn it was to do the dishes.
A note on using this word
Comes from the Latin 'arguere,' meaning to make clear or prove, a sense still visible in the phrase 'to argue a case' before a court.
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2. verb
To provide a reasoned case for a particular position, especially in formal debate or writing.
The essay argues that early intervention reduces long-term costs.
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