Definitions for argue
ˈɑr gyuar·gue

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. argue, reason(verb)

   present reasons and arguments

2. argue, contend, debate, fence(verb)

   have an argument about something

3. argue, indicate(verb)

   give evidence of

   "The evidence argues for your claim"; "The results indicate the need for more work"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. argue(Verb)

   To prove.

2. argue(Verb)

   To shows grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.

3. argue(Verb)

   To debate, disagree or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints.

4. argue(Verb)

   To have an argument, a quarrel.

5. argue(Verb)

   To present (a viewpoint or an argument therefor).

Origin: From arguer, from arguere, probably connected with ἀργός; see argent, and compare declare.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Argue(verb)

   to invent and offer reasons to support or overthrow a proposition, opinion, or measure; to use arguments; to reason

2. Argue(verb)

   to contend in argument; to dispute; to reason; -- followed by with; as, you may argue with your friend without convincing him

3. 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

4. Argue(verb)

   to prove or evince; too manifest or exhibit by inference, deduction, or reasoning

5. Argue(verb)

   to persuade by reasons; as, to argue a man into a different opinion

6. Argue(verb)

   to blame; to accuse; to charge with

Origin: [OE. arguen, F. arguer, fr. L. argutare, freq. of arguere to make clear; from the same root as E. argent.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. 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.]

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'argue' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2456

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'argue' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2346

3. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'argue' in Verbs Frequency: #154

Anagrams for argue »

1. auger, rugae

2. Auger

3. Rugae

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of argue in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of argue in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of argue in a Sentence

1. Siddharth Astir:

   Argue the point not the person.

2. Paul LePage:

   We can argue about how to get there.

3. Mayerli Katua:

   We argue a lot. Couples and families fight.

4. Marie Ebner von Eschenbach:

   Fear not those who argue but those who dodge.

5. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas:

   They should argue. That's a part of the process.

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