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Meaning of the word "argue with" in English

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argue with

US /ˈɑːrɡjuː wɪð/
UK /ˈɑːrɡjuː wɪð/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to disagree with someone in words, often in an angry or emotional way

Example:
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I don't want to argue with you about this.
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She always finds something to argue with him about.
Synonym:
quarrel withdispute withbicker withcontend withwrangle with
2.

to give reasons for or against something, especially to persuade someone

Example:
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It's hard to argue with his logic; he makes a strong case.
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You can't really argue with the results; they speak for themselves.
Synonym:
disputechallengequestioncontestrefute
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argueargus