argue out
B2 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
Sort out a problem or disagreement by talking and arguing it through until you agree.
Meanings
1 B2 neutral
To resolve a dispute or reach a conclusion by debating it fully until both sides agree.
"Instead of staying angry, they decided to sit down and argue it out like adults."
Grammar: separable
2 C1 formal
To develop or present an argument or position thoroughly and completely.
"The essay argues out a compelling case for criminal justice reform."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Often used with reflexive pronouns or in the phrase 'argue it out'. Suggests that the dispute is fully resolved through the process of arguing. Common in both formal and informal contexts.
Commonly used with
differences dispute problem position issue disagreement
Forms
Base
argue out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
argues out
he/she/it
Past simple
argued out
yesterday
Past participle
argued out
have + pp
-ing form
arguing out
continuous
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