Added 8 October 2026
argue
/ˈɑː.ɡjuː/ verb
In Latin: iurgō Wiktionary
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To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.
The new increase in crime argues for even tougher jail sentences, according to some.
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To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints; to controvert; to wrangle.
He also argued for stronger methods to be used against China.
- To have an argument, a quarrel.
Origin
From Middle English arguen, from Old French arguer, from Latin arguere (“to declare, show, prove, make clear, reprove, accuse”), q.v. for more. Displaced native Old English flītan and reċċan.
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