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argue

[ahr-gyoo] / ˈɑr gyu /




Usage

What are other ways to say argue? To argue is to present one's reasons for or against a thing: The scientists argued for a safer testing procedure; it may also imply disputing in an angry or excited way: His parents argue all the time. To discuss is to present varied opinions and views: to discuss ways and means. To debate is to interchange formal (usually opposing) arguments, especially on public questions: to debate a proposed amendment.

Example Sentences

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If you want to argue with Ingemar, fine, go find him back at the ski lodge.

From The Wall Street Journal

The university sued, arguing that no government should dictate what private universities teach, whom they admit or hire, or which areas of study they pursue.

From The Wall Street Journal

A group of leading stars, however, want a greater share of the event's revenue to be distributed throughout the field - arguing they remain the main drawing card.

From BBC

Italian authorities argue that organising events up to hundreds of kilometres from each other will limit the environmental impact.

From Barron's

In response, nuclear proponents have pinned their hopes on scaled-down plants known as small modular reactors, arguing they can be built faster and more cheaply than larger ones.

From The Wall Street Journal