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