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I . argue [ˈɑːrgjuː, Brit ˈɑːg-] VB intr

1. argue (disagree):

argue

to argue with sb

discutir com alguém

2. argue (reason):

argue

to argue against/for sth

argumentar contra/a favor de a. c.

II . argue [ˈɑːrgjuː, Brit ˈɑːg-] VB trans

argue

to argue sb into doing sth

persuadir alguém a fazer a. c.

Usage examples with argue

to argue with sb

discutir com alguém

to argue the toss inf

to argue against/for sth

argumentar contra/a favor de a. c.

to argue sb into doing sth

persuadir alguém a fazer a. c.

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English

Moreover, some argue that allowing the rich to bequeath unlimited wealth on future generations will disincentivize hard work in those future generations. en.wikipedia.org

Some argue that inflation is a regressive non-linear consumption tax. en.wikipedia.org

Pessimists argue that such non-modern areas are incapable of becoming modern. en.wikipedia.org

Proponents of legislation to proscribe flag burning argue that burning the flag is a very offensive gesture that deserves to be formally outlawed. en.wikipedia.org

Authors argue that there is an obligation for the state to limit coercive actions which are disproportionate to the risk of intrusion. en.wikipedia.org

This, they argue, is a natural progression in the value added by the business over and above its inputs. en.wikipedia.org

Supporters argue that the third airport can mean increased competition and lower airfares. en.wikipedia.org

Others argue that we need to understand the consequences of such narrow-minded greed even if only a small percentage of the population embraces such motives. en.wikipedia.org

They emphasize the virtues of unilateral executive actions and argue for making extensive powers available to the executive as warranted. en.wikipedia.org

The potential speech act discourages rather than encourages certain lines of thought and this, the researchers argue, constitutes a version of linguistic relativity. www.bristol.ac.uk

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