argue
In the first class after lunch we usually argue.
In the first class after lunch we usually have a discussion.
When people argue (or quarrel), they disagree strongly about something and are often angry or
upset: ‘Parents should try not to argue in front of their children.’ ‘We were always arguing about
silly things, like whose turn it was to do the shopping.’
When people consider a subject from several points of view, they have a discussion or have a
debate (= a formal discussion in which two or more groups take it in turns to present their
opinions).
argument
There are several good arguments for people preferring to live in the countryside.
There are several good reasons for people preferring to live in the countryside.
They don’t want children, for purely personal arguments.
They don’t want children, for purely personal reasons.
argument = a reason that you give to support your opinion, especially when you are trying to
persuade someone: ‘The writer’s main argument is that a better train service will take cars off the
road and lead to a healthier environment.’ ‘The argument against higher taxation is very simple.’
reason = something that explains someone’s actions or feelings, or why a particular situation
exists: ‘My main reason for doing the course is to improve my qualifications.’ ‘He’s got to go back
to Mexico, for family reasons.’
arise
These problems have been arised as a result of overpopulation.
These problems have arisen as a result of overpopulation.
Arise (arising, arose, arisen) is an intransitive verb, just like arrive, happen etc: ‘When there is a
clear written agreement, these misunderstandings do not arise.’ ‘The problem first arose when I
tried to get a visa.’ ‘Should the need arise, you could sell the Mercedes and buy something
cheaper.’
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