argue

Synonyms

• reasondecide by reasoning; present reasons and arguments ; think logically; a rational motive for a belief or action; an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon; the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination; the state of having good sense and sound judgment; a justification for something existing or happening; a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion

Synonyms

• contendmaintain or assert; have an argument about something ; to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation; succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available; compete for something; be engaged in a fight
• debatea discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) ; argue with one another; think about carefully; discuss the pros and cons of an issue ; have an argument about something
• fencea barrier that serves to enclose an area ; a dealer in stolen property ; enclose with a fence; receive stolen goods ; fight with fencing swords ; surround with a wall in order to fortify ; have an argument about something

• "The evidence argues for your claim"
• "The results indicate the need for more work"

Synonyms

• indicatebe a signal for or a symptom of; indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; to state or express briefly; give evidence of; suggest the necessity of an intervention