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

  • (..) It's your call. Whatever you want. Are we safer on our own, or are we safer with them? She's a keeper. Must take after her mom. I can't argue with that, kid. Move! We're retrieving the Seed, but then we're done defending the humans. What, done? What do you mean, you're done? (..)
    2014 Transformers: Age of Extinction