argue vs imply

argue

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

  • To have an argument, a quarrel. 

  • To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints. 

  • To present (a viewpoint or an argument therefor). 

imply

verb
  • to hint; to insinuate; to suggest tacitly and avoid a direct statement 

  • to suggest by logical inference 

  • to have as a necessary consequence 

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