verb
-gues; -gued; -guing
to give reasons for or against something :to say or write things in order to change someone's opinion about what is true, what should be done, etc. [no obj]
[+ obj] :to cause (someone) to decide to do or not do something by giving reasons
[no obj] :to disagree or fight by using angry words :quarrel
[no obj] :to express doubt or disagreement about something - + with
[no obj] :to show that something is or is not necessary, appropriate, etc. - usually + for or against
[+ obj] formal :to give evidence of (something)
argue the toss