argue

/ˈɑːɡjuː/

/ˈɑɹɡju/

to argue

MAIN VERB

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

synonyms : contend

to provide reasons when saying something is the case, particularly to persuade others that one is right

synonyms : reason

give evidence of

synonyms : indicate

Examples

1. The students argued loudly about the answer to the problem.

2. I argued with the shopkeeper about the price of the shirt.

3. She argues with her classmates about the best football team.

4. They were always arguing about money, chores, and even the smallest things.