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argue

ar·gue

UK/ˈɑː.ɡjuː/ US/ˈɑɹ.ɡju/ common

verb

1.

present reasons and arguments

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2.
3.

give evidence of

  • “The evidence argues for your claim”
  • “The results indicate the need for more work”
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Origin

From Middle English arguen, from Old French arguer, from Latin arguere (“to declare, show, prove, make clear, reprove, accuse”), q.v.

Phrases

  • argue down
  • argue like a married couple
  • argue like an old married couple
  • argue out
  • argue round and round
  • argue the toss
  • don't argue

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