Definition of Debate
Noun: debate di'beyt
- A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
"the debate over foreign aid goes on and on";
- argument, argumentation
- The formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
- disputation, public debate
- Argue with one another
"We debated the question of abortion"; "John debated Mary"
- Think about carefully; weigh
"They debated the possibility of a strike";
- consider, moot, turn over, deliberate
- Discuss the pros and cons of an issue
- deliberate
- Have an argument about something
- argue, contend, fence
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