argument
intermediateB2/ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ · ar-gu-ment
A reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action, or theory.
Meanings
A reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action, or theory.
ایک خیال، عمل، یا نظریہ کی حمایت میں دی جانے والی وجوہات یا دلائل کا مجموعہ۔
دلائل
dalail
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- construct an argument
- present an argument
- argument for or against
Example Sentences
He made a compelling argument for changing the policy.
اس نے پالیسی تبدیل کرنے کے حق میں ایک زبردست دلیل پیش کی۔
Us ne policy tabdeel karne ke haq mein aik zabardast daleel pesh ki.
The argument between the two friends escalated quickly.
دو دوستوں کے درمیان بحث جلد ہی بڑھ گئی۔
Do doston ke darmiyan bahas jald hi barh gayi.
In her essay, she presented several arguments to support her thesis.
اپنے مضمون میں، اس نے اپنے تھیسس کی حمایت کے لیے کئی دلائل پیش کیے۔
Apne mazmoon mein, us ne apne thesis ki himayat ke liye kai dalail pesh kiye.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'argument' as an arm wrestle for ideas - both sides pushing hard!
Imagine two people debating intensely, gesturing with their hands.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کسی کی بات کا خیر مقدم ہو جب تک تمہیں ملا نہ جائے۔
Kisi ki baat ka khair maqdam ho jab tak tumhain mila na jaye.
A welcome of someone's words until they meet your own.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بحث کا آخر کوئی نہیں ہوتا۔
Bahas ka aakhir koi nahin hota.
The end of an argument is never conclusive.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "argumentum" — to make clear, prove
First known use: 14th century
The term 'argument' has evolved from Latin, where it was used to signify a means of persuasion or reasoning.