argues

v. dispute; claim; give reasons

Verb
1. present reasons and arguments
(synonym) reason
(hypernym) present, represent, lay out
(hyponym) re-argue
(derivation) argument, argumentation, debate
2. have an argument about something
(synonym) contend, debate, fence
(hypernym) converse, discourse
(hyponym) stickle
(entail) disagree, differ, dissent, take issue
(derivation) controversy, contention, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing
3. give evidence of; "The evidence argues for your claim"; "The results indicate the need for more work"
(synonym) indicate
(hypernym) present, represent, lay out
(derivation) argument, statement

v. infer, argue

      augers

DISCUTE. DENOTA. SOSTIENE. FA OBIEZIONI. LITIGA. RAGIONA