Définition de « argue » en Anglais

verb

1. To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.

   • The new increase in crime argues for even tougher jail sentences, according to some.

2. (intransitive) To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints; to controvert; to wrangle.

   • He also argued for stronger methods to be used against China.
   • He argued as follows: America should stop Lend-Lease convoying, because it needs to fortify its own Army with the supplies.
   • The two boys argued over a disagreement about the science project.

3. (intransitive) To have an argument, a quarrel.

4. (transitive) To present (a viewpoint or an argument therefor).

   • He argued his point.
   • He argued that America should stop Lend-Lease convoying because it needed to fortify its own Army with the supplies.

5. (obsolete, transitive) To prove.

6. (obsolete, transitive) To accuse.