Debate
noundɪ'beɪt
Noun
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
Type of:DiscussionGive-and-takeWordthe formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
Similar:DisputationType of:SpeakingSpeechmaking
Verb
argue with one another
“We debated the question of abortion”
“John debated Mary”
have an argument about something
think about carefully; weigh
Type of:Discussdiscuss the pros and cons of an issue
Similar:DeliberateType of:Discuss
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