argument

Definition

  • noun: a statement or series of statements for or against something
  • noun: an outward sign
  • usually + 'for' or 'against'
  • synonyms: indication

Examples

  • The result is an 'argument for' a new approach. [=the result shows that we need to try a new approach]

  • They made a compelling/convincing/persuasive/strong 'argument' for our participation.

  • The committee presented strong 'arguments' against building a new school.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Housing and Urban Development. It's the President's domestic agenda, Em. It's your domestic agenda, Mr. Secretary. Okay, and I'll make my argument for it. Look, don't get me wrong. I'm as mad as hell. But at the end of the day, I'm not the President of the United States. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Designated Survivor Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1