What does argue mean?
Definitions for argue
ˈɑr gyuar·gue
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word argue.
Princeton's WordNet
argue, reason(verb)
present reasons and arguments
argue, contend, debate, fence(verb)
have an argument about something
argue, indicate(verb)
give evidence of
"The evidence argues for your claim"; "The results indicate the need for more work"
Wiktionary
argue(Verb)
To prove.
Etymology: From arguer, from arguere, probably connected with ἀργός; see argent, and compare declare.
argue(Verb)
To shows grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.
Etymology: From arguer, from arguere, probably connected with ἀργός; see argent, and compare declare.
argue(Verb)
To debate, disagree or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints.
Etymology: From arguer, from arguere, probably connected with ἀργός; see argent, and compare declare.
argue(Verb)
To have an argument, a quarrel.
Etymology: From arguer, from arguere, probably connected with ἀργός; see argent, and compare declare.
argue(Verb)
To present (a viewpoint or an argument therefor).
Etymology: From arguer, from arguere, probably connected with ἀργός; see argent, and compare declare.
Webster Dictionary
Argue(verb)
to invent and offer reasons to support or overthrow a proposition, opinion, or measure; to use arguments; to reason
Etymology: [OE. arguen, F. arguer, fr. L. argutare, freq. of arguere to make clear; from the same root as E. argent.]
Argue(verb)
to contend in argument; to dispute; to reason; -- followed by with; as, you may argue with your friend without convincing him
Etymology: [OE. arguen, F. arguer, fr. L. argutare, freq. of arguere to make clear; from the same root as E. argent.]
Argue(verb)
to debate or discuss; to treat by reasoning; as, the counsel argued the cause before a full court; the cause was well argued
Etymology: [OE. arguen, F. arguer, fr. L. argutare, freq. of arguere to make clear; from the same root as E. argent.]
Argue(verb)
to prove or evince; too manifest or exhibit by inference, deduction, or reasoning
Etymology: [OE. arguen, F. arguer, fr. L. argutare, freq. of arguere to make clear; from the same root as E. argent.]
Argue(verb)
to persuade by reasons; as, to argue a man into a different opinion
Etymology: [OE. arguen, F. arguer, fr. L. argutare, freq. of arguere to make clear; from the same root as E. argent.]
Argue(verb)
to blame; to accuse; to charge with
Etymology: [OE. arguen, F. arguer, fr. L. argutare, freq. of arguere to make clear; from the same root as E. argent.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Argue
ärg′ū, v.t. prove or evince: to prove by argument: to discuss: (obs.) to accuse.—v.i. to offer reasons: to dispute (with against, for, with, about):—pr.p. arg′ūing; pa.p. arg′ūed.—adj. Arg′ūable, capable of being argued.—n. Arg′ūer, one who argues: a reasoner.—To argue (a person) into, or out of, to persuade him into, or out of, a certain course of action. [O. Fr. arguer—L. argutāre, freq. of arguĕre, to prove.]
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Rank popularity for the word 'argue' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2456
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Rank popularity for the word 'argue' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2346
Verbs Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'argue' in Verbs Frequency: #154
Anagrams for argue »
auger, rugae
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of argue in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of argue in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of argue in a Sentence
Texas Right to Life’s easy to argue : Well, Christopher Dunn’s terminal -- let’s end it peacefully, but where do you draw the line ?
This was Bernie's idea, and now she owns the idea, this issue is not going to happen, and it is not the way you argue healthcare.
Now it's easy to try to cut costs by holding down or decreasing pay and other investments to inflate quarterly stock prices, but I would argue that's bad for business in the long run, workers are assets. Investing in them pays off. Higher wages pay off. And training pays off.
Don't argue with a customer if they make threats or become violent.
We are going to argue that the user agreements are not enforceable because the scooter companies have been grossly negligent, we feel confident that we're going to be able to defeat the user agreement.
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- شجر, ناقش, تشاجرArabic
- паспрачацца, спрачаццаBelarusian
- споряBulgarian
- hádat se, argumentovat, debatovat, diskutovat, prokazovatCzech
- argumentereDanish
- argumentieren, diskutieren, streitenGerman
- argumentar, debatirSpanish
- väitellä, kinastella, riidelläFinnish
- affirmer, se disputer, se querellerFrench
- connsaichScottish Gaelic
- טען, התווכחHebrew
- վիճել, պնդել, վիճաբանելArmenian
- dibattere, litigare, argomentare, discutereItalian
- 議論, 論ずるJapanese
- კამათობსGeorgian
- വാദിയ്ക്കുകMalayalam
- ရန်ဖြစ်Burmese
- argumentereNorwegian
- betogen, redetwisten, argumenterenDutch
- debater, argumentar, discutir, arguirPortuguese
- maqanakuyQuechua
- discuta, pleda, certa, a aduce argumenteRomanian
- спорить, обсуждатьRussian
- спорити, sporitiSerbo-Croatian
- prepirati seSlovene
- hävda, gräla, argumenteraSwedish
- tartışmak, münakaşa etmek, kavga etmekTurkish
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