argue
gb/ˈɑɹɡju/ us/ˈɑɹɡju/
B1
英語
~ 800
語義
0件の語義
動詞
B1
action
1
Speak angrily in disagreement
To talk to someone in an angry way because you do not agree.
用法パターン：
to argue with [someone] about [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'argue' meaning 'discuss' with 'argue' meaning 'fight'; in casual contexts, 'argue' often implies anger.
類義語
quarrel (Often more emotional and less reasoned; can be physical or verbal.)
対義語
agree (Indicates having the same opinion instead of opposing views.)
コロケーション
argue heatedly
|argue endlessly
|argue bitterly
|argue constantly
テーマ
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|relationships
例文
- They always argue about money.
- The couple argued late into the night.
- We argued over whose turn it was to cook dinner.
学習者向け例文
- I argued with my brother about the TV.
- They argue every day about small things.
- She argued with her friend about the game.
動詞
B2
action
2
Give reasons for an opinion
To give reasons to show that your idea is right or another idea is wrong.
用法パターン：
to argue that [clause]
よくある間違い：
Learners may forget to use 'that' after 'argue' when introducing a statement, especially in formal writing.
類義語
contend (More formal; emphasizes stating a position strongly.)
対義語
concede (Means to admit that the other side is correct.)
コロケーション
argue convincingly
|argue persuasively
|argue strongly
|argue coherently
テーマ
communication
|education
|politics
例文
- She argued that the policy would harm small businesses.
- The lawyer argued for his client's innocence.
- Scientists argue that climate change is accelerating.
学習者向け例文
- He argued that the plan was good.
- She argued for a new school bus.
- They argue that the rules are not fair.
動詞
B2
action
3
Persuade through reasoning
To try to make someone agree with you by giving reasons.
用法パターン：
to argue [someone] into/out of [doing something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may omit 'into' or 'out of' when using this pattern, which changes the meaning.
類義語
persuade (Broader term; doesn't necessarily involve debate or opposition.)
対義語
dissuade (Means to persuade someone not to do something.)
コロケーション
argue someone into doing
|argue someone out of doing
テーマ
communication
|influence
|education
例文
- I finally argued him into joining the team.
- She argued me out of quitting my job.
- They tried to argue her into buying a bigger house.
学習者向け例文
- He argued me into going to the park.
- She argued him out of buying the phone.
- They argued her into joining the club.
文法
辞書形
argue
IPA
GB/ˈɑɹɡju/
US/ˈɑɹɡju/
音節・強勢
ar - gue （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (ar)
活用形
Verb
- Base: argue
- 3rd Person Singular: argues
- Present Participle: arguing
- Past: argued
関連語
表現
argue the toss
1/ˈɑɹɡju ðə tˈɔs/
idiom
informal
Complain after decision made
To complain about or try to change a decision that is already final.
例文
- The manager said no, so there's no point arguing the toss.
- He kept arguing the toss even after we explained everything.
argue with yourself
1/ˈɑɹɡju wˈɪθ jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
Debate internally about choices
To think about two different choices and try to decide between them in your head.
例文
- I spent hours arguing with myself about whether to quit.
- She argued with herself before making the call.
play devil's advocate
1/plˈeɪ dˈɛvəlz ˈædvəkɪt/
idiom
argue against an idea to test it
to pretend to disagree with an idea, even if you agree with it, so that you and other people can test how strong the idea is
例文
- I'm just playing devil's advocate here—what if we're wrong?
- Let me play devil’s advocate for a minute and question your assumptions.
- She played devil's advocate to see how strong his argument was.
- He likes to play devil’s advocate to make discussions more interesting.
- The lawyer played devil’s advocate to prepare her client for cross-examination.