argue
gb/ˈɑɹɡju/ us/ˈɑɹɡju/
B1
영어
~ 800
의미
의미 0개
동사
B1
action
1
Speak angrily in disagreement
To talk to someone in an angry way because you do not agree.
사용 패턴：
to argue with [someone] about [something]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'argue' meaning 'discuss' with 'argue' meaning 'fight'; in casual contexts, 'argue' often implies anger.
유의어
quarrel (Often more emotional and less reasoned; can be physical or verbal.)
반의어
agree (Indicates having the same opinion instead of opposing views.)
연어
argue heatedly
|argue endlessly
|argue bitterly
|argue constantly
주제
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|relationships
예문
- They always argue about money.
- The couple argued late into the night.
- We argued over whose turn it was to cook dinner.
학습자용 예문
- I argued with my brother about the TV.
- They argue every day about small things.
- She argued with her friend about the game.
동사
B2
action
2
Give reasons for an opinion
To give reasons to show that your idea is right or another idea is wrong.
사용 패턴：
to argue that [clause]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may forget to use 'that' after 'argue' when introducing a statement, especially in formal writing.
유의어
contend (More formal; emphasizes stating a position strongly.)
반의어
concede (Means to admit that the other side is correct.)
연어
argue convincingly
|argue persuasively
|argue strongly
|argue coherently
주제
communication
|education
|politics
예문
- She argued that the policy would harm small businesses.
- The lawyer argued for his client's innocence.
- Scientists argue that climate change is accelerating.
학습자용 예문
- He argued that the plan was good.
- She argued for a new school bus.
- They argue that the rules are not fair.
동사
B2
action
3
Persuade through reasoning
To try to make someone agree with you by giving reasons.
사용 패턴：
to argue [someone] into/out of [doing something]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may omit 'into' or 'out of' when using this pattern, which changes the meaning.
유의어
persuade (Broader term; doesn't necessarily involve debate or opposition.)
반의어
dissuade (Means to persuade someone not to do something.)
연어
argue someone into doing
|argue someone out of doing
주제
communication
|influence
|education
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- He argued me into going to the park.
- She argued him out of buying the phone.
- They argued her into joining the club.
문법
기본형
argue
IPA
GB/ˈɑɹɡju/
US/ˈɑɹɡju/
음절 및 강세
ar - gue （2음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (ar)
활용형
Verb
- Base: argue
- 3rd Person Singular: argues
- Present Participle: arguing
- Past: argued
관련 단어
표현
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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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
예문
- 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.