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debate

noun(de-bate)

a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

Synonyms: argument, argumentation,

debate

verb(de-bate)

have an argument about something

Synonyms: argue, contend, fence,

debate

verb(de-bate)

think about carefully; weigh

Synonyms: consider, deliberate, moot, turn over,

debate

noun(de-bate)

the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

Synonyms: disputation, public debate,

debate

verb(de-bate)

discuss the pros and cons of an issue

Synonyms: deliberate,

debate

verb(de-bate)

argue with one another

Examples:

We debated the question of abortion.
John debated Mary.

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