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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Argue \Ar"gue\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Argued}; p. pr & vb n. {Arguing}.] [OE. arguen, F. arguer, fr L. argutare freq. of arguere to make clear; from the same root as E. argent.] 1. To invent and offer reasons to support or overthrow a proposition, opinion, or measure; to use arguments; to reason. I argue not Against Heaven's hand or will --Milton. 2. To contend in argument; to dispute; to reason; -- followed by with as you may argue with your friend without convincing him From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: arguing adj : given to quarreling; "arguing children"; "quarrelsome when drinking" [syn: {quarrelsome}] n : a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument" [syn: {controversy}, {contention}, {contestation}, {tilt}, {argument}]
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