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Definition argue in British English

argue verb

verb
/ˈɑː(r)ɡju/

▪ consistently, convincingly, forcefully, passionately, persuasively, plausibly, strongly

1

if people argue, they speak to each other in an angry way because they disagree

Example

Those girls are always arguing!

Example

Don't argue with me - you know I'm right.

Example

We used to argue over who should drive.

Synonyms and related words
argue argue the toss bandy words
1.1

to discuss something with someone who has a different opinion from you

Example

The programme gives people a chance to argue their ideas.

Example

They are still arguing over the details of the contract.

Synonyms and related words
discuss consider talk
2

to give reasons why you believe that something is right or true

Example

Successful economies, she argues, are those with the lowest taxes.

Example

Woolf's report argued for (=supported) an improvement in prison conditions.

Example

Reuben opposed the new road, arguing that it wasn't worth spending $25 million to cut seven minutes off drivers' journey times.

Example

Several people stood up to argue against (=say they do not support) moving the students to the new school.

Synonyms and related words
explain argue excuse
Definition argue in British English