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

  • (..) I'm trying to make it sound good. You just have to face it. You're not meant for that kind of a life. Few people are. You're too stubborn to argue with. I'm not stubborn. I'm just truthful. I know. A lesser man would have told me it was one long holiday, and I would have awakened (..)
    1954 Rear Window