CEFR B2

con

verb

Meaning

To argue against or present the opposing view in a debate or discussion.

Examples

She will con the motion to increase taxes.
He was asked to con the proposal at the meeting.

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con (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /kɑn/

Definition

To argue against or present the opposing view in a debate or discussion.

Examples

She will con the motion to increase taxes.
He was asked to con the proposal at the meeting.
The lawyer's job was to con the prosecution's arguments.

How to Use con

con + [noun phrase] (transitive verb): To argue against a specific idea or proposal. — "He will con the plan."
be + asked/expected + to con (passive construction): To be assigned the role of the opposition. — "They were asked to con the motion."

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