to argue

verb
  1. To present reasons for or against something; to contend in oral disagreement. verb
    They began to argue about who should pay for the meal.
    The lawyer will argue the case in front of the jury.
  2. To persuade someone to do or not do something by giving reasons. verb
    She tried to argue him into going to the doctor.
    He argued her out of making a hasty decision.
  3. To give evidence of; to indicate or suggest. verb
    The results argue a change in policy.
    His actions argue a lack of understanding.