Argue
(verb)
- Present reasons or evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one's view.
- Express or state a dissenting opinion or differing point of view.
- Have a disagreement or argument with someone, typically as a result of opposing opinions or ideas.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french arguer, based on latin arguere, from argutus 'bright, sharp, eloquent' (the original sense being 'make bright, sharpen, adorn with eloquence'), from arguer 'be bright, glitter'; compare with archaic earg.
Examples:
- He argued passionately for his position.
- She argued against the proposal.
- They argued about the best course of action.
- He argued that the policy was unfair.
- She argued that the evidence was insufficient.