Example: Historians often argue about the causes of major wars.
Definition
"To argue" means to present reasons or evidence in support of or against a particular idea, often in a discussion or debate. Historians often argue about the causes of major wars by examining different perspectives and interpretations of events.
Translations
discutir
discussiëren
discutir
discuter
streiten
Etymology
The verb "to argue" originates from the Latin word 'arguere,' meaning 'to make clear, prove, or accuse.' It entered English in the late Middle Ages, carrying the sense of presenting reasons or evidence. Did you know? The original Latin root also connects to the word 'argument,' emphasizing reasoned discourse.
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"To argue" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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