argue · verb /ˈɑːg.juː/
Word family
Nouns: argument
Adjectives: arguable, argumentative
Verbs: argue
Adverbs: arguably
argue (DISAGREE)
B1 I to speak angrily to someone, telling them that you disagree with them
Dictionary examples:
My parents are always arguing.
Kids, will you stop arguing with each other?
They were arguing over/about which film to go and see.
Learner example:
Peter told her his parents had argued and he came with his mother to London. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)
argue (GIVE REASONS)
B2 I or T to give reasons to support or oppose an idea, action, etc.
Dictionary examples:
The minister argued for/in favour of making cuts in military spending.
She argued against tax cuts.
The minister argued that cuts in military spending were needed.
Learner example:
It is often argued that family life is not important. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)
