to argue
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2.8
- verb
- /ˈɑrɡju/
:
argumentar
- The scientists will argue their positions at the conference to advance their theories.
- many argue
- authors argue
- critics argue
The virtue folks would argue that's OK, keep doing it.
- The virtue folks would argue that's OK, keep doing it.
- So you, I think no one would argue that Sugar's bad for you.
- God is the greatest maximal being, Anselm argued, therefore he exists.
- I mean, you could argue both sides for this.
- So most of them wouldn't argue that Healthcare is a right.
- And then the third one I would argue is virtue, actually.
- Frank said go back, go back and argue for more.
- Now people have argued that it's kind of funny.
- In fact, I'm here to argue that he's already lost.
- In fact, I'd argue you probably did too much.
- The way to minimise that is, as I argue, twofold.
- First of all, I I argue that and here's why.
Examples
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In fact, I'm here to argue that he's already lost.
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So how can I possibly argue with that?
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I mean, you could argue both sides for this.
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So I would argue take a look at this.
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And again, scholars continue to argue which was the case here.
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There are many ways to argue for why that is true.
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So you, I think no one would argue that Sugar's bad for you.
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Proponents of critical literacy education argue that the act of reading and writing is never neutral.
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Hence, I would like to now argue that my client is a victim of ineffective assistance of counsel.
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In some instances, students are asked to argue whether George should be prosecuted for killing Lennie.
Academic text (2015)
Synonyms
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2.8
To speak up to support a person or idea when others criticize it
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2.8
To discuss and argue about a topic in a formal way
158
3.5
To argue about something or question if it is true
121
3.3
To think carefully or discuss something to reach a decision
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4.6
Argue or claim that something is wrong, often in a formal process
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3.7
To give reasons to support or oppose an idea
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7.1
Give reasons for or against an idea
To give reasons to support or oppose an idea
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Etymology
Argue comes from the old root arguere, which meant 'show' or 'make clear', and it is the same root as argument. So when you argue you are 'showing' reasons or proof for an idea.