As a Noun: 1. A disagreement with someone about something, sometimes resulting in speaking or signing angrily. English = argument. 2. A disagreement with someone about something. English = dispute. 3. A discussion in which people express different opinions about a subject. English = debate. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To say things which show that you disagree with someone about something, sometimes speaking or signing angrily. English = argue. 2. To say things which show that you disagree with someone about something. English = dispute. 3. To discuss a topic fairly formally amongst several people expressing different views. English = debate. 4. In an academic context, to support your opinion with evidence in an ordered or logical way. Academic or Formal English = argue 5.