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argue - have an argument about something |
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contend,
debate,
fence |
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converse,
discourse carry on a conversation
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differ,
disagree,
dissent,
take issue be different; "These two tests differ in only one respect"
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stickle dispute or argue stubbornly (especially minor points)
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spar fight verbally; "They were sparring all night"
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bicker,
brabble,
niggle,
pettifog,
quibble,
squabble argue over petty things; "Let's not quibble over pennies"
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altercate,
argufy,
dispute,
quarrel,
scrap have a disagreement over something; "We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America"; "These two fellows are always scrapping over something"
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oppose be against; express opposition to; "We oppose the ban on abortion"
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argue - present reasons and arguments |
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reason |
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lay out,
present,
represent provide a detailed plan or design; "She laid out her plans for the new house"
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re-argue argue again; "This politician will be forced into re-arguing an old national campaign"
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expostulate reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion
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defend,
fend for,
support argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike"
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argue - give evidence of; "The evidence argues for your claim"; "The results indicate the need for more work" |
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indicate |
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lay out,
present,
represent provide a detailed plan or design; "She laid out her plans for the new house"
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