Used in a Sentence

argues

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for argues.

Editorial note

There's a school of thought that argues that it didn't work for Gandhi, or MLK for that matter.

Examples16
Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of argues gathered in one view.

verb

To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.

verb

(intransitive) To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints; to controvert; to wrangle.

verb

(intransitive) To have an argument, a quarrel.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for argues.

verb

To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.

verb

(intransitive) To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints; to controvert; to wrangle.

verb

(intransitive) To have an argument, a quarrel.

verb

(transitive) To present (a viewpoint or an argument therefor).

Example sentences

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There's a school of thought that argues that it didn't work for Gandhi, or MLK for that matter.

2

One in particular argues that the author isn't what female engineers are supposed to look like.

3

Since they're talking about different parts of the industry, everything both side argues could be true.

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I'd like to call your attention to the section of this article that argues against what you're saying.

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And what if we instead (as the article argues) change policy to avoid some mistakes ahead of time?

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The shift of the profitable firms toward that market argues heavily for it.

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Yes, there have been numerous times when security researchers show video and then the peanut gallery argues if it was staged or not.

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In short, it argues that target retirement funds are more costly than do-it-yourself funds, and you can halve your fees with a DIY portfolio.

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These include gems like she's in favour of censorship or that she argues games have the ability to directly manipulate people into violence or sexism.

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Snopes argues this article should be disregarded for lacking rigorous data.

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I don't think anybody argues the point that AT&T has the fastest 3G network.

12

The author still argues in favor of policing.

Quote examples

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It argues that people concerned about privacy "can rest assured" because keys will be protected by due process.

2

This is the correct vision.” He conflates computing with the Web, and argues that the Web is fine just the way it is; it just needs to be spread more widely.

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MIT Sloane's Matt Beane argues that while the hope is that this dialogue will mean safer and more effective robotic procedures in the future, the intense focus on safety and effectiveness has compromised training opportunities for new robotic surgeons, who require many hours of “live” surgical practice time to develop their skills.

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As the EFF argues in the linked brief, there shouldn't be any "civil cause of action related to unauthorized access" when the data in question is made publicly available on the internet.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use argues in a sentence?

There's a school of thought that argues that it didn't work for Gandhi, or MLK for that matter.

What does argues mean?

To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.

What part of speech is argues?

argues is commonly used as verb.