argue

streiten, diskutieren

Mit jemandem über unterschiedliche Meinungen sprechen, oft mit Ärger.

In einfachem Englisch: To discuss different opinions, often while feeling angry.

• Please stop arguing.
• We argued about the best route home.
• Do you often argue with your parents?

So benutzt man es: argue with someone (I argued with my brother yesterday.); argue about/over something (They argue about money every week.)

Synonyme: quarrel, disagree

Gegenteile: agree

Häufige Wendungen: argue with someone, argue about something, argue over something

argumentieren, darlegen

Mit Gründen erklären, warum eine Idee richtig ist oder etwas geschehen sollte.

In einfachem Englisch: To give reasons why an idea is right or why something should happen.

• She argued her case clearly.
• He argues that everyone deserves a fair chance.
• They argued for better public transport.

So benutzt man es: argue that… (She argued that the rules were unfair.); argue for/against something (He argued against closing the library.)

Synonyme: maintain, contend

Häufige Wendungen: argue a case, argue for something, argue against something

nahelegen, hindeuten

Als Hinweis darauf dienen, dass etwas wahr oder notwendig ist.

In einfachem Englisch: To provide evidence that something is true or necessary.

• The figures argue for caution.
• His quick recovery argues against a serious illness.
• These repeated failures argue that the system needs replacing.

So benutzt man es: argue for/against something (These results argue for a change in policy.); argue that… (The evidence argues that the treatment works.)

Synonyme: indicate, suggest, imply

Häufige Wendungen: argue for something, argue against something