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Grammar : Verb
Spell : ahr-gyoo
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɑr gyu



Definition of argue

Origin :
  • c.1300, "to make reasoned statements to prove or refute a proposition," from Old French arguer "maintain an opinion or view; harry, reproach, accuse, blame" (12c.), from Latin argutare "to prattle, prate," frequentative of arguere "make clear, make known, prove, declare, demonstrate," from PIE *argu-yo-, from root *arg- "to shine, be white, bright, clear" (see argent). Meaning "to oppose, dispute" is from late 14c. Related: Argued; arguing.
  • verb verbally fight
  • verb try to convince; present support
  • verb discuss
Example sentences :
  • "I'll tell you how it is," said the big man in the tone of one who is willing to argue a point.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • Mrs. Roberts was not in the mood to argue; she was bent on information.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • But, for all that, I don't mean to argue Mrs. Roberts' cause.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • "But I can't see——" Aggie began to argue with the petulance of a spoiled child.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Then they would crowd around the Cacique of the Sun to argue the matter.
  • Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin
  • I didn't stop to argue with him for I saw the storm coming on.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • But it was in vain for our hero to argue the point; he was detected—no matter how or by whom.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • I know that for a fact, and there's no need for me to argue about it.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • They will surely give me time to consider: to argue with myself.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • He jerked his head away and swung round in his chair to argue the matter.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance

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