Difference between argue for and argue about

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Hello everyone,

Can someone tell me the difference between “argue for” and “argue about”. Please, care to illustrate.

Thanks in advance.

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Hi Basmamostafa,

‘Argue for’ has the sense of supporting with your arguments as in: The opposition party in the senate are arguing for a reduction in the age at which you can vote.

‘Argue about’ means having a discussion/quarrel about a particular topic/point of view as in: The Government and the Opposition are always arguing about whether income tax should be reduced or increased.

Alan