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- pronunciation:
- arg
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- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Grammatical Patterns
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
argues, arguing, argued |
| definition 1: |
to put forward reasons for or against something.
Many parents argued in favor of expanding the arts program.Some citizens argued against the construction of a new library.- similar words:
- contend, debate, declare, dispute, propound, protest, reason, remonstrate
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| definition 2: |
to have a battle with words; quarrel; contend.
The couple argued until late at night.The children argued over which game to play.I don't want to argue with you about this again.My parents often argued about money.- synonyms:
- contend, disagree, dispute, expostulate, quarrel, remonstrate
- similar words:
- bicker, clash, contest, debate, feud, spar, wrangle
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| related words: |
brawl, caterwaul, combat, conflict, fight, object, protest, quarrel, spat, squabble, tangle |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to maintain or contend (often fol. by a clause).
He thought he'd proved his point, but his colleague argued that he hadn't presented enough evidence.[verb + (that) + clause
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Her parents argued that it was foolish to marry a man whom she had known for so little time.[verb + (that) + clause
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His partner argued that summer was not the right time to expand the business.[verb + (that) + clause
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- synonyms:
- assert, claim, contend, insist, maintain
- similar words:
- debate, dispute, object, state
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| definition 2: |
to debate.
He argued the point successfully.- synonyms:
- controvert, debate, dispute
- similar words:
- counter, protest
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| definition 3: |
to persuade.
Her friends argued her out of leaving school.- synonyms:
- convince, induce, persuade, sway
- similar words:
- coax, dissuade, influence
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| related words: |
aver, canvass, controvert, deny, discuss, protest, reason, remonstrate, submit |
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| derivation: |
arguer (n.) |
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