argue
To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.
Verb 4 meanings
To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.
“The new increase in crime argues for even tougher jail sentences, according to some.”
To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints; to controvert; to wrangle.
“He also argued for stronger methods to be used against China.”
To have an argument, a quarrel.
To present (a viewpoint or an argument therefor).
“He argued his point.”
Etymology
v. for more. Displaced native Old English flītan and reċċan.
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ARGUE at a glance
ARGUE has 5 letters and scores 6 points in Scrabble (A 1 + R 1 + G 2 + U 1 + E 1) and 8 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #3,141 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with argue
All rhymes- LEAGUE7
- TONGUE7
- DIALOGUE10
- COLLEAGUE12
- CATALOGUE12
- PLAGUE9
- ROGUE6
- VAGUE9
- FATIGUE11
- VOGUE9
- SYNAGOGUE14
- INTRIGUE9
One letter away
- ARGUS6
- ORGUE6
- ARGLE6
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