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Definition of Argue
1. Verb. Present reasons and arguments. "Sam wants to argue with Sue "
Exact synonyms: Reason
Specialized synonyms: Re-argue, Expostulate, Defend, Fend For, Support
Generic synonyms: Lay Out, Present, Represent
Derivative terms: Arguable, Arguer, Argument, Argumentation, Argumentation, Reason, Reason, Reasoner
Specialized synonyms: Re-argue, Expostulate, Defend, Fend For, Support
Generic synonyms: Lay Out, Present, Represent
Derivative terms: Arguable, Arguer, Argument, Argumentation, Argumentation, Reason, Reason, Reasoner
2. Verb. Have an argument about something. "Sam wants to argue with Sue "
Exact synonyms: Contend, Debate, Fence
Specialized synonyms: Stickle, Spar, Bicker, Brabble, Niggle, Pettifog, Quibble, Squabble, Altercate, Argufy, Dispute, Quarrel, Scrap, Oppose
Entails: Differ, Disagree, Dissent, Take Issue
Generic synonyms: Converse, Discourse
Derivative terms: Arguer, Argument, Argumentative, Contention, Debatable, Debate
Specialized synonyms: Stickle, Spar, Bicker, Brabble, Niggle, Pettifog, Quibble, Squabble, Altercate, Argufy, Dispute, Quarrel, Scrap, Oppose
Entails: Differ, Disagree, Dissent, Take Issue
Generic synonyms: Converse, Discourse
Derivative terms: Arguer, Argument, Argumentative, Contention, Debatable, Debate
3. Verb. Give evidence of. ; "The results indicate the need for more work"
Exact synonyms: Indicate
Generic synonyms: Lay Out, Present, Represent
Derivative terms: Argument, Argumentation, Argumentation, Indicant, Indication, Indication, Indication, Indicative
Generic synonyms: Lay Out, Present, Represent
Derivative terms: Argument, Argumentation, Argumentation, Indicant, Indication, Indication, Indication, Indicative
Definition of Argue
1. v. i. To invent and offer reasons to support or overthrow a proposition, opinion, or measure; to use arguments; to reason.
2. v. t. To debate or discuss; to treat by reasoning; as, the counsel argued the cause before a full court; the cause was well argued.
Definition of Argue
1. to present reasons for or against [v -GUED, -GUING, -GUES]