ARGUE

(REASON) [verb] - to give the reasons for your opinion, idea, belief, etc.Henry is such a good lawyer because he argues so clearly (= gives reasons for and against something in a clear way). [I]The minister argued for/in favour of/against making cuts in military spending. [I]The minister argued that cuts in military spending were needed. [+ that clause]You can argue the case either way. [T]There was a well-argued article in the paper yesterday about the proposed changes in the health service.Alan's parents are trying to argue him out of joining the army. [I]The cost of this proposal argues (= shows that we should decide) for/against it. [I]The cost of this proposal argues (= shows) that we should reject it. [+ that clause]See also well-argued.