debate

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debate Definition

• (n) a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"
• (n) the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote)
• (v) argue with one another; "We debated the question of abortion"; "John debated Mary"
• (v) think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind"
• (v) discuss the pros and cons of an issue
• (v) have an argument about something

debate Synonyms

• argue
• argument
• argumentation
• consider
• contend
• debate
• deliberate
• disputation
• fence
• moot
• public debate
• turn over