arguing

5 definitions • 9 examples

present participle of

to speak angrily to someone, telling that person that you disagree with them:

argue over They were arguing over which film to go and see.

The children are always arguing.

argue with Kids, will you stop arguing with each other?

to give the reasons for your opinion, idea, belief, etc.:

argue against The senator argued against making cuts in military spending.

argue for The senator argued for making cuts in military spending.

argue in favour of The senator argued in favour of making cuts in military spending.

[ + that ] The senator argued that cuts in military spending were needed.

to give reasons why you think that a particular idea is right or wrong:

You can argue the case either way.

to show that something is true or exists:

The evidence argues a change in policy.