debate
debate /dəˈbeɪt/
noun
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()
A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
(
argumentation
, argument
, debate
)
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
The argument over foreign aid goes on and on
the argument over foreign aid goes on and on
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()
The formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
(
disputation
, public debate
, debate
)
the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
verb
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()
Argue with one another
(
debate
)
argue with one another
We debated the question of abortion
We debated the question of abortion
John debated Mary
John debated Mary
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()
Have an argument about something
(
fence
, debate
, contend
, argue
)
have an argument about something
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()
Discuss the pros and cons of an issue
(
deliberate
, debate
)
discuss the pros and cons of an issue
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()
Think about carefully; weigh
(
deliberate
, moot
, turn over
, consider
, debate
)
think about carefully; weigh
They considered the possibility of a strike
They considered the possibility of a strike
Turn the proposal over in your mind
Turn the proposal over in your mind