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Grammar : Verb
Spell : ahr-gyoo
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɑr gyu



Definition of argues

Origin :
  • c.1300, "to make reasoned statements to prove or refute a proposition," from Old French arguer "maintain an opinion or view; harry, reproach, accuse, blame" (12c.), from Latin argutare "to prattle, prate," frequentative of arguere "make clear, make known, prove, declare, demonstrate," from PIE *argu-yo-, from root *arg- "to shine, be white, bright, clear" (see argent). Meaning "to oppose, dispute" is from late 14c. Related: Argued; arguing.
  • verb verbally fight
  • verb try to convince; present support
  • verb discuss
Example sentences :
  • This is what she argues in behalf of her favourite Hickman, as well as for Solmes in your case.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • It argues that if France was stricken with defeat, it was because she deserved punishment.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • And, in the first place, let us see how he argues concerning piety.
  • Extract from : « The Memorable Thoughts of Socrates » by Xenophon
  • The which thing, as I think, argues the very ne plus ultra of sympathy.
  • Extract from : « Memoirs » by Charles Godfrey Leland
  • As he argues, we see his brown low shoe tapping on the floor.
  • Extract from : « Pipefuls » by Christopher Morley
  • A man arranges and argues from beginning to end, and is the slave of connection.
  • Extract from : « Kate Carnegie and Those Ministers » by Ian Maclaren
  • Judge Webb argues that Southampton 'took no notice' of the dedication.
  • Extract from : « The Valet's Tragedy and Other Stories » by Andrew Lang
  • Or maybe one of them cuts a class at school or argues with his teacher.
  • Extract from : « Out Like a Light » by Gordon Randall Garrett
  • It will be seen that Cheke writes what he argues for, "clean and pure English."
  • Extract from : « A History of English Literature » by George Saintsbury
  • He argues about everything, and is always blaming his fellow orderlies.
  • Extract from : « A Yeoman's Letters » by P. T. Ross

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