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