argumentieren
Translation
to argue, to reason, to make a case
Examples
Er kann sehr gut argumentieren.
He can argue very well.
Sie argumentierte für ihren Vorschlag.
She argued for her proposal.
Wir haben lange über das Thema argumentiert.
We argued about the topic for a long time.
Grammar Patterns
((for/against sth.)) to argue for/against sth. She argued for the new plan.
((with sb.)) ((about sth.)) to argue with sb. about sth. We often argue about politics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: begründen, erörtern, diskutieren; Antonyms: zustimmen, schweigen
Etymology
From Latin 'argumentari' (to adduce proof). It's a cognate of the English 'argue' and 'argument'.
Memory Tips
Think of making an 'argument'. The German verb is very similar, just with the common '-ieren' ending.