Dispute; offer reasons (5)

I believe the answer is:

argue

(Other definitions for argue that I've seen before include "Contend, maintain" , "Contend with reasoning" , "Quarrel, row" , "Debate or disagree" , "Contend verbally" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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