argue

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de apresentar razões ou provas em apoio a uma ideia, ação ou teoria, frequentemente com a conotação de discordância ou discussão. Também pode significar discutir ou brigar com alguém.

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.

   Discutir

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbickerdisputefall outfighthave wordsquarrelrowsquabblewrangle

   Antônimosacquiesceagreeassentconcurconsent

2. Present reasons or evidenceB1formal

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

   Argumentar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosassertciteclaimcontendjustifymaintainreasonsubstantiate