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

  • (..) but I fell off it and cut my knee. But Pavel here, he carried me in and put a bandage on it. - Go to your room. - But Pavel says I... Don't argue. Go to your room. Thank you. It's not fair, you having this view. Well, I'm not swapping. (BICYCLE BELL RINGS) I think school's here. (..)
    2008 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas