argue
US /ˈɑːrɡ.juː/
UK /ˈɑːrɡ.juː/

1.
argumentar, defender
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.
O advogado tentou argumentar que seu cliente era inocente.
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She argued for stricter environmental regulations.
Ela argumentou a favor de regulamentações ambientais mais rigorosas.