Antonyms for take issue

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ish-oo or, esp. British, is-yoo

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪʃ u or, esp. British, ˈɪs yu

Definition of take issue

Origin : c.1300, "exit, a going out, flowing out," from Old French issue "a way out, exit," from fem. past participle of issir "to go out," from Latin exire (cf. Italian uscire, Catalan exir), from ex- "out" (see ex-) + ire "to go," from PIE root *ei- "to go" (see ion). Meaning "discharge of blood or other fluid from the body" is from 1520s; sense of "offspring" is from late 14c. Meaning "outcome of an action" is attested from late 14c., probably from French; legal sense of "point in question at the conclusion of the presentation by both parties in a suit" (early 14c. in Anglo-French) led to transferred sense of "a point to be decided" (1836). Meaning "action of sending into publication or circulation" is from 1833.

As in oppose : verb fight, obstruct
As in oppugn : verb oppose
As in remonstrate : verb argue against
As in differ : verb clash; hold opposing views
As in disagree : verb argue; hold differing opinion

Example sentences :

It was not for poor Pepsy to take issue with this master mind.
Extract from : « Pee-wee Harris » by Percy Keese Fitzhugh

However, I did feel impelled to take issue with him on one point.
Extract from : « The Escape of Mr. Trimm » by Irvin S. Cobb

His respect for Mr. Waring, he said, made him hesitate to take issue with him.
Extract from : « The Inside of the Cup, Complete » by Winston Churchill

Just here it is that psychology begins to take issue with the popular idea.
Extract from : « Psychology » by Robert S. Woodworth

For weeks I had not the courage to take issue with the learned judge.
Extract from : « The Light in the Clearing » by Irving Bacheller

The United Irish League determined to take issue with him on this.
Extract from : « Ireland Since Parnell » by Daniel Desmond Sheehan

By that sign, you shall know that I am going to take issue with you.
Extract from : « The City of Delight » by Elizabeth Miller

"You take issue with Philadelphus in that," Laodice interposed.
Extract from : « The City of Delight » by Elizabeth Miller

Lite showed a disposition to stop and take issue with the shooters who kept up a spiteful firing from the ridge.
Extract from : « The Heritage of the Sioux » by B.M. Bower

He did not hesitate to take issue with the theories and statements of Galen, and criticised those who adopted them too servilely.
Extract from : « An Epitome of the History of Medicine » by Roswell Park

Synonyms for take issue

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