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debate
(d/I/'b/eI/t )

noun (n)

  • a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    argument, argumentation
    source: wordnet30
  • the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    disputation, public debate
    source: wordnet30
  • A fight or fighting; contest; strife.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • argue with one another(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    We debated the question of abortion.
    John debated Mary.
    source: wordnet30
  • think about carefully; weigh(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    consider, deliberate, moot, turn over
    source: wordnet30
  • discuss the pros and cons of an issue(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    deliberate
    source: wordnet30
  • have an argument about something(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    argue, contend, fence
    source: wordnet30
  • To engage in combat for; to strive for.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To engage in strife or combat; to fight.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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