v.
(argues, arguing, argued)
- exchange conflicting views in a heated way.
- give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory:
sociologists argue that inequalities are being reduced.
Phrase
- argue the toss
informal, chiefly Brit. dispute a decision already made.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: from OFr. arguer, from L. argutari ‘prattle’, frequentative of arguere ‘make clear, prove, accuse’.