argue

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   to present reasons and arguments

   We argued about politics often.

2. 2
   verb

   to give evidence of

   The evidence argues for your claim.

3. 3
   verb

   to have a disagreement about something

   They argued with me about the credit card bill.

4. 4
   verb

   To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.

   The new increase in crime argues for even tougher jail sentences, according to some.

5. 5
   verb

   To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints; to controvert; to wrangle.

   He also argued for stronger methods to be used against China.

6. 6
   verb

   To present (a viewpoint or an argument therefor).

   He argued his point.

7. 7
   verb

   To have an argument, a quarrel.

8. 8
   verb

   To prove.

Etymology

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.