argue

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To disagree with someone, often in an angry way.

   They were arguing about money again last night.

2. 2
   verb

   To give reasons to support an opinion or idea.

   She argued that the law should be changed.

3. 3
   verb

   To be a sign or evidence of something.

   The rise in crime argues for tougher sentences.

Etymology tree Latin arguōder. Old French arguerbor. Middle English arguen English argue From Middle English arguen, from Old French arguer, from Latin arguere (“to declare, show, prove, make clear, reprove, accuse”), q.v. for more. Displaced native Old English flītan and reċċan.

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