argue

Meaning

1. To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.
2. (intransitive) To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints; to controvert; to wrangle.
3. (intransitive) To have an argument, a quarrel.
4. (transitive) To present (a viewpoint or an argument therefor).
5. (obsolete, transitive) To prove.
6. (obsolete, transitive) To accuse.

Synonyms

dispute

quarrel

debate

discuss

fight

squabble

contend

reason

wrangle

bicker

disagree

contradict

argument

clash

claim

altercate

contest

plead

controvert

brabble

compete

battle

indicate

oppose

maintain

haggle

have an argument

talk

🗣️

fence

spar

tell

discussion

brawl

row

scrap

retort

scuffle

combat

coax

question

❓

relate

show

demonstrate

profess

deliberate

protests

chat

difference of opinion

prove

explain

Translations

discutere

streiten

discutir

diskutieren

discuter

argumenter

litigare

argumentieren

discutir

sich streiten

argomentare

argumentar

se disputer

débattre

argumentar

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɑː.ɡjuː/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: arguen

In summary

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.

Sentences

Rabb notes that few contemporary Stuart historians would argue with Stone's assessment .