argue

verb
UK: /ˈɑːɡjuː/
US: /ˈɑːrɡjuː/

  1. To disagree with someone in words, often in an angry way.

    1. Don't argue with me, just do it my way, please. [ ] [ ]
    2. They always argue about money because they have a different point of view. [ ] [ ]

  2. To give reasons for or against something.

    1. I argue that we need more staff to handle the workload. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lawyer will argue the case in court to prove his client is innocent. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

quarrel contend wrangle dispute bicker debate
argue noun

  1. A discussion in which people disagree and sometimes get angry.

    1. They had an argue about whose turn it was. [ ] [ ]
    2. After a big argue, she left the house and slammed the door very hard. [ ] [ ]
argue adjective

  1. Used to describe something that is possible to debate or question.

    1. That's an argue point, and I can see your point. [ ] [ ]
    2. Whether or not it's the best solution is an argue question now. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "argue" in English means: To disagree with someone in words, often in an angry way., To give reasons for or against something..

The phonetic transcription of "argue" is /ˈɑːɡjuː/ in British English and /ˈɑːrɡjuː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "argue": quarrel, contend, wrangle, dispute, bicker, debate.

Example usage of "argue": "Don't argue with me, just do it my way, please.". More examples on the page.