argue

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, Argumente oder Beweise zur Unterstützung einer Idee, Handlung oder Theorie anzuführen, oft mit der Implikation von Meinungsverschiedenheiten oder Streit.

A verb used to express the act of giving reasons or evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, often with the implication of disagreement or debate.

1. Disagree verballyA2formal

   To express disagreement or opposition to someone's opinion, often in an angry or heated way.

   Sich streiten

   • They argued about the best way to solve the problem.
   • She argued with her brother over the remote control.
   • The couple argued loudly in the restaurant.

   Synonymebickerdisputefall outfighthave wordsquarrelrowsquabblewrangle

   Antonymeacquiesceagreeassentconcurconsent

2. Present reasons or evidenceB1formal

   To give reasons or evidence to support or oppose an idea, opinion, or claim.

   Argumentieren

   • The lawyer argued that the defendant was innocent.
   • He argued convincingly for a change in policy.
   • Scientists argue that climate change is caused by human activity.

   Synonymeassertciteclaimcontendjustifymaintainreasonsubstantiate