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argue [ ar·gue ]
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Verb (argues, arguing, argued)
1. Give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one's view.
he argued for extra resources
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2. (argue someone into/out of) Persuade someone to do or not to do (something) by giving reasons.
You may discuss anything, but don't argue; don't try to argue them into a position.
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3. Exchange or express diverging or opposite views, typically in a heated or angry way.
I wasn't going to argue with a gun
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1. Middle English from Old French arguer, from Latin argutari ‘prattle’, frequentative of arguere ‘make clear, prove, accuse’.
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