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Debate
dɪˈbeɪt
Debate definitions
noun
debate
debates
- a formal discussion on a particular matter in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward and which usually ends with a vote
"last night's debate on the Education Bill"
- an argument about a particular subject, especially one in which many people are involved
"the national debate on education"
verb
debate
debated
debates
debating
- argue about (a subject), especially in a formal manner
"MPs debated the issue in the Commons"
discuss confer about talk over talk through talk about exchange views on exchange views about thrash out argue argue about argue the pros and cons of dispute wrangle over bandy words concerning contend over contest controvert moot- consider a possible course of action in one's mind before reaching a decision
"he debated whether he should leave the matter alone or speak to her"