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Argue (Verb)

Meaning 1

Give evidence of; "The evidence argues for your claim"; "The results indicate the need for more work".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • The research findings argue for the need to implement stricter safety protocols.
  • Her qualifications argue in her favor for the promotion.
  • The financial records argue against a significant raise in wages.
  • The data argues for a reevaluation of the marketing strategy.
  • The patient's medical history argues for the use of a specific treatment plan.

Synonyms

  • Indicate

Hypernyms

  • Represent
  • Lay Out

Related Words

  • Argument (noun)
  • Argumentation (noun)

Meaning 2

Present reasons and arguments.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Reason

Hypernyms

  • Represent
  • Lay Out

Hyponyms

  • Fend For
  • Support

Related Words

  • Arguable (adjective)
  • Argument (noun)
  • Argumentation (noun)
  • Arguer (noun)

Meaning 3

Have an argument about something.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Contend
  • Fence
  • Debate

Hypernyms

  • Discourse

Hyponyms

  • Brabble
  • Dispute
  • Scrap
  • Squabble
  • Pettifog
  • Altercate
  • Argufy
  • Niggle
  • Bicker

Related Words

  • Argumentative (adjective)
  • Argument (noun)
  • Arguer (noun)
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