Make a case (5)
I believe the answer is:
argue
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">make a case</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for argue that I've seen before include "Contend with reasoning" , "Altercate" , "Contend, maintain" , "Dispute - debate" , "Exchange heated views" .)