Argue
verb
To present reasons for or against something.
She argued convincingly that the project would be too expensive.
Often appears as...
- argue passionately
- argue convincingly
verb
To say something in order to persuade someone to think differently.
She argues for a new approach to tackling the problem.
Often appears as...
- argue for
- argue in favor of
verb
To speak angrily with someone who disagrees with you.
I don't want to argue with you about this anymore!
Often appears as...
- argue with
- argue about
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To suggest something is true.
The presence of these materials argues a long history of settlement.
Often appears as...
- argues a cause
- argues a possibility
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To present reasons for or against something.
She argued convincingly that the project would be too expensive.
Often appears as...
- argue passionately
- argue convincingly
verb
To say something in order to persuade someone to think differently.
She argues for a new approach to tackling the problem.
Often appears as...
- argue for
- argue in favor of
verb
To speak angrily with someone who disagrees with you.
I don't want to argue with you about this anymore!
Often appears as...
- argue with
- argue about
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To suggest something is true.
The presence of these materials argues a long history of settlement.
Often appears as...
- argues a cause
- argues a possibility
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Persuasive Tone
When arguing a point, your tone aims to persuade others, not just to state facts.
He argued passionately that the law was outdated, hoping to change their minds.
Pro Tip 2/3Structured Argument
Presenting a structured argument helps clarify your standpoint and persuade better.
She argued convincingly, outlining her reasons methodically.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Confrontational
Arguing can be a friendly exchange of differing ideas, not just a heated debate.
They argued over dinner, but it was a friendly discussion.
Pro Tip 1/3Persuasive Tone
When arguing a point, your tone aims to persuade others, not just to state facts.
He argued passionately that the law was outdated, hoping to change their minds.
Pro Tip 2/3Structured Argument
Presenting a structured argument helps clarify your standpoint and persuade better.
She argued convincingly, outlining her reasons methodically.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Confrontational
Arguing can be a friendly exchange of differing ideas, not just a heated debate.
They argued over dinner, but it was a friendly discussion.
Pro Tip 1/3Persuasive Tone
When arguing a point, your tone aims to persuade others, not just to state facts.
He argued passionately that the law was outdated, hoping to change their minds.
Pro Tip 2/3Structured Argument
Presenting a structured argument helps clarify your standpoint and persuade better.
She argued convincingly, outlining her reasons methodically.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Confrontational
Arguing can be a friendly exchange of differing ideas, not just a heated debate.
They argued over dinner, but it was a friendly discussion.
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Expanding our definition...
acting out to the wrong intention you know they're doing the wrong thing for the right reasons and and what I'm trying to show and I said I didn't make this up I stand in a very long tradition people have been arguing for holism who've been arguing for human systems of Education not automatons based systems education and which ones ones which are
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Can you solve the temple...
but otherwise, putting everything together leaves you with three possibilities. If each group gives a consistent answer, either everyone is telling the truth, or the two possessed students are paired together. In either case, ignore the duo. If there's only one group arguing, both others must be telling the truth,
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The loathsome, lethal...
Without them, plants would lose a pollinator. But some scientists say that mosquitos aren't actually all that important. If we got rid of them, they argue, another species would simply take their place and we'd probably have far fewer deaths from malaria. The problem is that nobody knows what would happen
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Questions No One Knows...
Well, there are still some scientists who would say, hogwash. The only meaningful answer to the question of how many universes there are is one. Only one universe. And a few philosophers and mystics might argue that even our own universe is an illusion. So, as you can see, right now
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Would you sacrifice one...
They argue that it doesn't reveal anything because its premise is so unrealistic that study participants don't take it seriously. But new technology is making this kind of ethical analysis more important than ever. For example, driver-less cars may have to handle choices
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This Platypus Can Glow...
colors is absolutely beautiful and there isn't a group that does it really any better than the birds i'd argue perhaps because of the variation you can see across the world what if i told you that actually the greens and the blues bar one species there is one exception
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Is math discovered or...
was the physical manifestation of mathematical laws. Others argue that while numbers may or may not exist physically, mathematical statements definitely don't. Their truth values are based on rules that humans created.
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How many universes are...
might argue that even our own universe is an illusion. So, as you can see, right now there is no agreement on this question, not even close. All we know is, the answer is somewhere between zero and infinity.
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The Water Crisis PIPE...
years to come and i would argue that happiness is sustainable it gives me hope that even a city like los angeles long a symbol of humanity's conquest of nature and concrete and steel
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Pamela Ronald: The case...
It's our responsibility to do everything we can to help alleviate human suffering and safeguard the environment. Thank you. Thank you. Chris Powerfully argued.
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Expanding our definition...
acting out to the wrong intention you know they're doing the wrong thing for the right reasons and and what I'm trying to show and I said I didn't make this up I stand in a very long tradition people have been arguing for holism who've been arguing for human systems of Education not automatons based systems education and which ones ones which are
Video examples
Can you solve the temple...
but otherwise, putting everything together leaves you with three possibilities. If each group gives a consistent answer, either everyone is telling the truth, or the two possessed students are paired together. In either case, ignore the duo. If there's only one group arguing, both others must be telling the truth,
Video examples
The loathsome, lethal...
Without them, plants would lose a pollinator. But some scientists say that mosquitos aren't actually all that important. If we got rid of them, they argue, another species would simply take their place and we'd probably have far fewer deaths from malaria. The problem is that nobody knows what would happen
Video examples
Questions No One Knows...
Well, there are still some scientists who would say, hogwash. The only meaningful answer to the question of how many universes there are is one. Only one universe. And a few philosophers and mystics might argue that even our own universe is an illusion. So, as you can see, right now
Video examples
Would you sacrifice one...
They argue that it doesn't reveal anything because its premise is so unrealistic that study participants don't take it seriously. But new technology is making this kind of ethical analysis more important than ever. For example, driver-less cars may have to handle choices
Video examples
This Platypus Can Glow...
colors is absolutely beautiful and there isn't a group that does it really any better than the birds i'd argue perhaps because of the variation you can see across the world what if i told you that actually the greens and the blues bar one species there is one exception
Video examples
Is math discovered or...
was the physical manifestation of mathematical laws. Others argue that while numbers may or may not exist physically, mathematical statements definitely don't. Their truth values are based on rules that humans created.
Video examples
How many universes are...
might argue that even our own universe is an illusion. So, as you can see, right now there is no agreement on this question, not even close. All we know is, the answer is somewhere between zero and infinity.
Video examples
The Water Crisis PIPE...
years to come and i would argue that happiness is sustainable it gives me hope that even a city like los angeles long a symbol of humanity's conquest of nature and concrete and steel
Video examples
Pamela Ronald: The case...
It's our responsibility to do everything we can to help alleviate human suffering and safeguard the environment. Thank you. Thank you. Chris Powerfully argued.
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Gino D'Acampo
Italian Chef
My father always encouraged me to do whatever I wanted, providing I was happy. He wanted me to go to school, but because I never wanted to, it was the only thing we argued about.
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Ramin Djawadi
German Composer
You could argue that 'Game of Thrones' has been around longer than 'Westworld,' but honestly, either one - I don't have a side or anything - I love them both equally.
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Karan Mahajan
Indian Novelist
Apparently, the city of Delhi is a 'character' in my novels. I'd argue that it's a ... city... in my novels.
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Oliver Kahn
German Athlete
Complaining and arguing will not help. We are fully concentrating on the game against the Czechs.
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John Wooden
American Coach
Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who'll argue with you.
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Mauricio Macri
Argentinian Statesman
We need to stop arguing about things that don't help Argentina grow.
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Michael Ondaatje
Canadian Author
It's why you create characters: so you can argue with yourself.
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Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
Royalty
It's good to have a leader, otherwise we argue too much.
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Anacharsis
Philosopher
Wise men argue causes; fools decide them.
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Haaz Sleiman
Lebanese Actor
You can't argue with the truth.
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Gino D'Acampo
Italian Chef
My father always encouraged me to do whatever I wanted, providing I was happy. He wanted me to go to school, but because I never wanted to, it was the only thing we argued about.
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Ramin Djawadi
German Composer
You could argue that 'Game of Thrones' has been around longer than 'Westworld,' but honestly, either one - I don't have a side or anything - I love them both equally.
Quote examples
Karan Mahajan
Indian Novelist
Apparently, the city of Delhi is a 'character' in my novels. I'd argue that it's a ... city... in my novels.
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Oliver Kahn
German Athlete
Complaining and arguing will not help. We are fully concentrating on the game against the Czechs.
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John Wooden
American Coach
Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who'll argue with you.
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Mauricio Macri
Argentinian Statesman
We need to stop arguing about things that don't help Argentina grow.
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Michael Ondaatje
Canadian Author
It's why you create characters: so you can argue with yourself.
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Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
Royalty
It's good to have a leader, otherwise we argue too much.
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Anacharsis
Philosopher
Wise men argue causes; fools decide them.
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Haaz Sleiman
Lebanese Actor
You can't argue with the truth.
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