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

  • (..) That's because most of it never happened. But it's romantic. - What? - What, I know better... ...than to argue romance with a French woman. Do you love your father? Everyone loves my father. He's a very likable guy. Do you love him? (..)
    2003 Big Fish