Argue
Definition
Argue is a verb that means to express a disagreement with someone, to discuss different points of view, or to provide reasons or evidence in support of an idea or action.
Parts of Speech
- Verb
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɑrɡju/
- Respelling: AR-gyoo
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɑːɡjuː/
- Respelling: AH-gyoo
Etymology
The word "argue" originates from the Latin term "arguere," meaning "to make clear" or "prove." It entered Middle English through Old French "arguer," carrying the meaning of presenting reasons or asserting a viewpoint.
Derivatives
- Argument (noun)
- Arguable (adjective)
- Argumentative (adjective)
- Arguably (adverb)
- Arguer (noun)
Synonyms
- Debate
- Dispute
- Contend
Antonyms
- Agree
- Concur
- Accept
Usage
The verb "argue" is used in contexts involving debate, discussion, or the presentation of reasons. For example, "They argued about the best way to proceed," or "She argues that education is essential for societal progress."
Related Terms
- Debate: A formal discussion on a topic with opposing viewpoints.
- Persuade: To convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning.
- Dispute: To challenge or question the validity of something.
Detailed Definitions
Verb
- To express disagreement or opposition: Used to describe presenting an opposing viewpoint or challenging another's opinion.
- Example: "The siblings often argue over household chores."
- To present reasons or evidence in support of something: Refers to making a case for or against a particular idea or action.
- Example: "He argued for stricter environmental regulations."
argue
In the middle of the town square, two citizens began to argue about the new policies.
The scientists began to argue over the correct interpretation of the data.
n the courtroom, the defense attorney passionately argued for his client's innocence.
🇨🇳 Mandarin
- "辩论" (to debate)
- IPA: /piɛn˨˩ lʊn˥/
- Respelling: pyen-loon
- "争论" (to dispute)
- IPA: /tʂʰəŋ˧˥ lʊn˥/
- Respelling: cheng-loon
🇮🇳 Hindi
- "बहस करना" (to debate)
- IPA: /bəhəs kəɾnə/
- Respelling: behas karna
- "तर्क करना" (to argue)
- IPA: /t̪əɾk kəɾnə/
- Respelling: tark karna
🇪🇸 Spanish
- "Debatir" (to debate)
- IPA: /deβa'tir/
- Respelling: debatir
- "Discutir" (to dispute)
- IPA: /disku'tir/
- Respelling: discutir
🇫🇷 French
- "Débattre" (to debate)
- IPA: /debatʁ/
- Respelling: debatre
- "Discuter" (to dispute)
- IPA: /diskyte/
- Respelling: diskute
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- "نقاش" (to debate)
- IPA: /niqa:ʃ/
- Respelling: niqash
- "جدل" (to dispute)
- IPA: /ʒidal/
- Respelling: jidal
🇧🇩 Bengali
- "বিতর্ক করা" (to debate)
- IPA: /bitɔrk kɔra/
- Respelling: bitork kora
- "তর্ক করা" (to argue)
- IPA: /tɔrk kɔra/
- Respelling: tork kora
🇷🇺 Russian
- "Дебатировать" (to debate)
- IPA: /dʲɪbətʲɪˈrovatʲ/
- Respelling: debitirovat'
- "Спорить" (to dispute)
- IPA: /ˈsporʲitʲ/
- Respelling: sporit'
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- "Debater" (to debate)
- IPA: /dɨ'bater/
- Respelling: debater
- "Discutir" (to dispute)
- IPA: /diʃ'kutiɾ/
- Respelling: dishkutir
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- "Berdebat" (to debate)
- IPA: /bər'debat/
- Respelling: berdebat
- "Berdiskusi" (to dispute)
- IPA: /bər'diskusi/
- Respelling: berdiskusi
🇩🇪 German
- "Debattieren" (to debate)
- IPA: /debaˈtiːʁən/
- Respelling: debattieren
- "Streiten" (to dispute)
- IPA: /ˈʃtʁaɪtn̩/
- Respelling: streiten
🇯🇵 Japanese
- "論じる" (to debate)
- IPA: /ɾoɴdʑiɾɯ̟β/
- Respelling: ronjiru
- "論争する" (to dispute)
- IPA: /ɾoɴsoː sɯ̟ɾɯ̟β/
- Respelling: ronso suru
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- "Tranh luận" (to debate)
- IPA: /ʈa:ŋ˧˥ lwən˧/
- Respelling: tranh luan
- "Tranh cãi" (to dispute)
- IPA: /ʈa:ŋ˧˥ kai˧/
- Respelling: tranh cai
🇰🇷 Korean
- "논하다" (to debate)
- IPA: /noːn.ha.da/
- Respelling: non-ha-da
- "싸우다" (to dispute)
- IPA: /s͈a.u.da/
- Respelling: ssa-u-da
🇹🇷 Turkish
- "Tartışmak" (to debate)
- IPA: /taɾtʃɯʃˈmak/
- Respelling: tartishmak
- "Münakaşa etmek" (to dispute)
- IPA: /mynakaʃa etmek/
- Respelling: münakasha etmek
🇵🇰 Urdu
- "بحث کرنا" (to debate)
- IPA: /bəhəs kəɾnə/
- Respelling: behas karna
- "مباحثہ کرنا" (to dispute)
- IPA: /mubahisa kəɾnə/
- Respelling: mubahisa karna
