érvel
B2
Hungarian
argue, plead, contend
VERB
B2
1
argue
B2
Usage pattern:
érvel valami mellett/ellen; azzal/amellett érvel, hogy...
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Meaning
Give reasons for an opinion
Themes
argumentation
|evidence
|opinion
|persuasion
|debate
|law
|communication
|education
Definition
To present reasons or evidence to support or oppose an idea, action, or theory.
VERB
B2
FORMAL
1
plead
C1
Usage pattern:
érvel vki/vmi mellett; vki érdekében; a bíróság előtt
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Meaning
Argue a case in court
Themes
law
|court
|argument
|advocacy
|representation
|communication
Definition
To argue a case or cause before a judge or jury, especially as a lawyer.
VERB
B2
FORMAL
2
contend
C1
Usage pattern:
amellett érvel, hogy ...; vmi mellett/ellen érvel
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
argue or claim that something is so
Themes
assertion
|argument
|legal
|formal_discussion
|communication
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To argue or state firmly that something is true, especially in a discussion, article, or legal context.
Grammar
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