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

  • (..) Riverrun was granted to the Freys by royal decree. As a reward for betraying Robb Stark and slaughtering his family. Exactly. We shouldn't argue about politics. You're a knight, Ser Jaime. I know there is honor in you. - I've seen it myself. - I'm a Lannister. Don't ask me to betray my own house. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: No One Season: 6 Episode 8