argues

Verb

argue (third-person singular simple present argues, present participle arguing, simple past and past participle argued)

1. To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.
   • The new increase in crime argues for even tougher jail sentences, according to some.
2. (intransitive) To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints; to controvert; to wrangle.
   • He also argued for stronger methods to be used against China.

   Synonyms:

   submit, spar

3. (intransitive) To have an argument, a quarrel.
   • Dave Merrill: You and Dad were arguing again.
     Kate Merrill: We weren't arguing. We were talking... loudly.1999 February 3, Anthony Horowitz et al., “Strangler's Wood”, in Midsomer Murders

   Synonyms:

   altercate, bicker, wrangle, remonstrate

4. (transitive) To present (a viewpoint or an argument therefor).
   • He argued his point.
5. (obsolete, transitive) To prove.
6. (obsolete, transitive) To accuse.

See all 7 meanings of argue