argue
31argue — verb (argues, arguing, argued) 1》 exchange conflicting views in a heated way. 2》 give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory: sociologists argue that inequalities are being reduced. Phrases argue the toss informal,… …
32argue — [14] English acquired argue and its various meanings via rather complex paths, but its ultimate origin is straightforward: the Latin verb arguere derived from a prehistoric Indo European base *arg ‘be white, bright, or clear’ (source also of… …
33argue — v. (argues, argued, arguing) 1 intr. (often foll. by with, about, etc.) exchange views or opinions, especially heatedly or contentiously (with a person). 2 tr. & intr. (often foll. by that + clause) indicate; maintain by reasoning. 3 intr. (foll …
34-argue — arge, argue ❖ ♦ Suffixe, du grec argos « blanc », qui a formé quelques noms scientifiques : litharge, pygargue… …
35argue — (ar gh ) s. f. Machine de bois dont les tireurs d or, d argent, etc., se servent pour affermir la filière. Tirer à l argue, c est passer par la filière. Bureau public où les tireurs d or portent leurs lingots à dégrossir. ÉTYMOLOGIE Ce mot… …
36argue — 01. The child got frightened when he heard his parents [arguing] loudly in the kitchen. 02. He and his girlfriend split up after having a big [argument] at the party. 03. I [argued] with my roommate because she always takes too long in the shower …
37argue — verb 1) they argued that the government was to blame Syn: contend, assert, maintain, insist, hold, claim, reason, allege; formal aver, represent, opine 2) the children are always arguing Syn: quarrel …
38argue — argui, argue, àrgui m. cabestan. « dins lou quila dis àrgui e lou plagnun di cau, Regardon espanta dansa lis Arlatenco. » P. Eyssavel …
39Argue with a Tree... — Argue with a Tree …
40argue the toss — see under ↑toss • • • Main Entry: ↑argue argue the toss To dispute a decision • • • Main Entry: ↑toss * * * argue the toss british phrase to continue to argue about something that has already been decided and is not important …
