argue _verb

1-) to disagree with someone in words, often in an angry way

ADVERBS

always, constantly 
・She split up with her boyfriend because they were always arguing.

PREPOSITIONS

about, over 
・The children were arguing about which TV programme to watch.

with 
・Gallacher continued to argue with the referee throughout the game.

2-) to say that you think something is true or that people should do something

ADVERBS

rightly, correctly 
・She rightly argues that it is too soon to judge the success of the project.

convincingly, persuasively 
・He convincingly argued that it would have been impossible for his client to commit the crime.

consistently 
・We have consistently argued that harsh punishments only make the children’s behaviour worse.

PHRASES

argue your case/point/position 
・You will have the chance to argue your case in front of the committee.

argue the merits of sth 
・The men were arguing the merits of soccer over American football.