argues
v.v. to give reasons to show that you are right about an idea or a plan. You do this to try to persuade other people to agree with you.
v. to present reasons or evidence in support of a specific idea, action, or theory. Often used in academic contexts to introduce a scholar's central thesis or position.
She argues that we should spend more money on schools.
The author argues that the economic crisis was caused by a lack of government oversight rather than consumer spending.
The report argues for a complete restructuring of the energy sector, citing the urgent need to mitigate carbon emissions while maintaining grid stability.
The verb is transitive when followed by a 'that' clause, or intransitive when followed by 'for' or 'against'.
He argues about that the plan is badHe argues that the plan is badWhen introducing a statement with 'that', do not use the preposition 'about'.