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to argue
01
to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them
Intransitive: to argue with sb
Examples
He argues with everyone at work; it's so annoying!
02
to provide reasons when saying something is the case, particularly to persuade others that one is right
Transitive: to argue that | to argue for sth | to argue against sth
Examples
He argued that increasing funding for education would lead to long-term benefits for society.
03
to provide evidence or support for a particular conclusion or viewpoint
Transitive: to argue a conclusion or viewpoint
Examples
The circumstances argue his involvement in the conspiracy.
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arguable
arguer
arguing
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