argue
US /ˈɑːrɡ.juː/
UK /ˈɑːrɡ.juː/

1.
argumenter, plaider
give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one's view
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The lawyer tried to argue that his client was innocent.
L'avocat a essayé d'argumenter que son client était innocent.
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She argued for stricter environmental regulations.
Elle a plaider pour des réglementations environnementales plus strictes.