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

  • (..) come from tough neighborhoods. Nobody wants to admit this kind of thing. So you're screwed on the time limit. And, uh, even if you argue your way around that, the charitable immunity statute caps damages at grand. Twenty grand for molesting a child? (..)
    2015 Spotlight