Argue (&unr_;), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Argued (&unr_;); p. pr. & vb. n. Arguing.] [OE. arguen, F. arguer, fr. L. argutare, freq. of arguere to make clear; from the same root as E. argent.] 1. To invent and offer reasons to support or overthrow a proposition, opinion, or measure; to use arguments; to reason.
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I argue not
Against Heaven's hand or will. Milton.
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2. To contend in argument; to dispute; to reason; -- followed by with; as, you may argue with your friend without convincing him.
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