argue

verb
A2
OPAL
OPAL
1
A2
to speak angrily to somebody because you disagree with them
جر و بحث کردن, مشاجره کردن, بحث مجادله آمیز کردن
2
B1
to give reasons why you think that something is right/wrong, true/not true, etc., especially to persuade people that you are right
بحث کردن, استدلال کردن, دلیل آوردن
They argued for the right to strike.
He argues persuasively against nationalism.
She argued the case for bringing back the death penalty.
He was too tired to argue the point.
a well-argued article
Critics argue that Britain is not investing enough in broadband.
It could be argued that laws are made by and for men.
He argued that they needed more time to finish the project.
His lawyer successfully argued that the punishment was excessive.
3
to show clearly that something exists or is true
اثبات کردن
These latest developments argue a change in government policy.