Make a case Meaning in English

expression

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Definition

To give reasons or arguments to support an idea, opinion, or action, usually in order to convince others.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in formal or professional contexts like meetings, debates, or legal situations. Commonly appears as 'make a case for' (supporting something) or 'make a case against' (opposing something). Not about physical cases, but building an argument or justification.

• Spanish: defender un argumento - presentar un caso
• Portuguese (BR): defender um argumento - apresentar um caso
• Portuguese (PT): defender um argumento - apresentar um caso
• Chinese (Simplified): 提出理由 - 证明观点
• Chinese (Traditional): 提出理由 - 證明觀點
• Hindi: दलील देना - मामला प्रस्तुत करना
• Arabic: طرح حجة - تقديم قضية
• Bengali: যুক্তি দেওয়া - পক্ষ সমর্থন করা
• Russian: привести аргументы - обосновать
• Japanese: 主張する - 理由を述べる
• Vietnamese: trình bày lý lẽ - đưa ra lập luận
• Korean: 주장하다 - 논거를 제시하다
• Turkish: gerekçe sunmak - savunmak
• Urdu: دلائل دینا - مؤقف پیش کرنا
• Indonesian: mengajukan argumen - membuat alasan

Example Sentences

You need to make a case for your idea in the meeting.

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The lawyer will make a case against the new law.

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Can you make a case for this proposal?

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She really made a case for working from home during her presentation.

natural

If you want a raise, you'll have to make a strong case.

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He tried to make a case that the new system would save time, but not everyone agreed.

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