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. by for, against) reason (argued against joining).
4 tr. treat by reasoning (argue the point).
5 tr. (foll. by into, out of) persuade (argued me into going).
Phrases and idioms:
argue the toss colloq. dispute a decision or choice already made.
Derivatives:
arguer n.
Etymology: ME f. OF arguer f. L argutari prattle, frequent. of arguere make clear, prove, accuse