Meaning of 'debate'

Find the meaning of the word ‘debate’

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Meaning of ‘debate’

6 definitions found.

debate

noun

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

Synonyms: argumentation

noun

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

Synonyms: disputation public debate

verb

argue with one another

Example: "We debated the question of abortion"

verb

have an argument about something

Synonyms: fence

verb

discuss the pros and cons of an issue

Synonyms: deliberate

verb

think about carefully

Synonyms: moot

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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