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