argue

Definition

  • verb: to give reasons for or against something
  • + 'with'
  • synonyms: reason, dispute, remonstrate

Examples

  • They tried to 'argue' their parents into getting a new car. [=to persuade their parents to get a new car]

  • The result 'argues for' a new approach. [=the result shows that we need a new approach]

  • You 'can't argue with' her success. [=you can't deny that she is successful]

Movie quotes

  • (..) Wait ! (Jack) Yeah ! Jack... No ! Whaaa... ..jurisdiction of the Sherman Act, so my lawyers will argue. That's what Rockefeller said, but the court is not swallowing it. What ? You think a first-class girl can't drink ? Get outta here ! (..)
    1997 Titanic