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argue

/ˈɑː.ɡjuː/ /ˈɑɹ.ɡju/

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verb

Argumentieren, beweisen

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

Examples :

"The rising cost of groceries argues for a need to cut back on spending. "

Die steigenden Lebensmittelkosten argumentieren für die Notwendigkeit, die Ausgaben zu kürzen.

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verb

Streiten, diskutieren

To debate, disagree or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints.

Examples :

"He also argued for stronger methods to be used against China."

Er plädierte auch für stärkere Methoden gegen China.

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verb

Streiten, sich zanken

To have an argument, a quarrel.

Examples :

"The siblings argued about who got to use the last cookie. "

Die Geschwister stritten sich darüber, wer den letzten Keks bekommen durfte.

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verb

Argumentieren, erörtern

To present (a viewpoint or an argument therefor).

Examples :

"He argued his point."

Er argumentierte für seinen Standpunkt.

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verb

Beweisen, darlegen

Examples :

"The student argued that the answer was 12, citing the formula in the textbook. "

Der Student argumentierte, dass die Antwort 12 sei, und zitierte dabei die Formel im Lehrbuch.

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verb

Anklagen, beschuldigen

Examples :

"The student argued that the teacher was unfair. "

Der Schüler beschuldigte den Lehrer, ungerecht zu sein.

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