argue

UK /ˈɑː.ɡjuː/ US /ˈɑɹ.ɡju/
verb 5name 1

Collocations

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1

(verb.) disagree

ADV

fiercely, furiously, heatedly | endlessly

PREP

about

My parents argued about where to spend their vacation last summer.

over

My parents often argue over money and how to spend their savings.

with

My brother and I argued with each other about who should pay for dinner.

2

(verb.) give reasons to support opinion

ADV

forcefully, passionately, strongly

convincingly, persuasively, plausibly, successfully

The lawyer argued persuasively that her client deserved a second chance.

sensibly

VERB + ARGUE

be disposed to, wish to

My teacher wasn't disposed to argue about the deadline even though several students asked for an extension.

be prepared to

She was prepared to argue with her manager about the unfair decision.

attempt to, try to

go on to

The professor goes on to argue that climate change requires immediate government action.

be possible to

You could argue that social media has changed how we communicate with friends.

be difficult to

PREP

against

He argued against closing the local library because it serves many families in our community.

for

She argued for raising the minimum wage during the town hall meeting last night.

in favour of

Several environmental groups have been arguing in favour of banning single-use plastics.

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