argue

/ˈɑrɡju/

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ARGUE = “AR” (like a pirate) + “GUE” (sounds like “gyoo”): say it as one smooth sound—AR-gyoo.

Yes, it's argue. The tricky part is the ending: it’s **-gue**, but you pronounce it like **“gyoo”** (/ɡju/).

Definitions

  1. verbto speak or write with reasons to try to convince someone; to debate
  2. verbto disagree, often with raised voices; to quarrel
  3. verbto give evidence or reasons that support an idea or conclusion

Examples

  • “We can argue our point with facts and examples.”
  • “The siblings began to argue about whose turn it was.”
  • “The lawyer will argue that the evidence proves her client is innocent.”

Synonyms

debatedisagreequarrelcontendreason

Antonyms

agreeconcur

Translations

ES discutirPT discutirFR se disputer

Common misspellings

arguargooargueeargueingarguinggarguing

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