English

argue

ˈɑrˌɡju, ˈɑːrɡ.juː, ˈɑɹ.ɡju, ˈɑː.ɡjuː
Meaning: to disagree or fight with words; to give reasons for an opinion
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈɑːrɡ.juː, ˈɑɹ.ɡju, ˈɑː.ɡjuː

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base argue
3rd person singular present argues
Present participle arguing
Past argued
Will future will argue
Going-to future going to argue
Imperative negative don't argue / do not argue

Example sentences

They argue about money all the time.
They argue about money all the time.
We argued for an hour, but in the end we stayed home because of heavy rain.
We argued for an hour, but in the end we stayed home because of heavy rain.
I felt extremely uncomfortable when everyone started arguing at the dinner table.
I felt extremely uncomfortable when everyone started arguing at the dinner table.
It is pointless to argue about this any further.
It is pointless to argue about this any further.
She argued forcefully for a change in company policy.
She argued forcefully for a change in company policy.

Usage Notes

Used for verbal disagreements or presenting arguments in a debate.

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