The difference between Argue and Oppose

When used as verbs, argue means to prove, whereas oppose means to attempt to stop the progression of.


check bellow for the other definitions of Argue and Oppose

  1. Argue as a verb (obsolete):

    To prove.

  2. Argue as a verb:

    To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.

  3. Argue as a verb (intransitive):

    To debate, disagree or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints.

    Examples:

    "He also argued for stronger methods to be used against China."

    "He argued as follows: America should stop Lend-Lease convoying, because it needs to fortify its own Army with the supplies."

    "The two boys argued because of disagreement about the science project."

  4. Argue as a verb (intransitive):

    To have an argument, a quarrel.

  5. Argue as a verb (transitive):

    To present (a viewpoint or an argument therefor).

    Examples:

    "He argued his point."

    "He argued that America should stop Lend-Lease convoying because it needed to fortify its own Army with the supplies."

  1. Oppose as a verb:

    To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against; to confront; to resist; to withstand.

    Examples:

    "to oppose the king in battle; to oppose a bill in Congress"

    "There is still time to oppose this plan."

  2. Oppose as a verb:

    To object to.

    Examples:

    "Many religious leaders oppose cloning humans."

  3. Oppose as a verb:

    To present or set up in opposition; to pose.

    Examples:

    "They are opposed to any form of hierarchy."

  4. Oppose as a verb:

    To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.