I . v. n.
1.
Reason, plead, offer reasons, use arguments.
2.
Dispute, debate, chop logic, try conclusions, bandy words or arguments, hold or carry on an argument.
II . v. a.
1.
Show, indicate, evince, denote, imply, infer, betoken, prove.
2.
Debate, discuss, sift, contest, controvert, moot, reason upon.