Debate Meaning and Definition


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Debate meaning

Word: Debate

How to pronounce: dɪˈbeɪt

Noun

Definitions:

1. A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.

Example sentences: "Last night's debate on the Education Bill"

Transitive verb

Definitions:

1. Argue about (a subject), especially in a formal manner.

Example sentences: "The board debated his proposal"


Synonyms:

controversy

polemic

argumentation

polemics

discussion

deliberation

talk

public debate

colloquy

advisement

reflection

dispute

argument

disputation

moot

contestation

discuss

talk over

deliberate

argue

contend

disagreement

difference

consider

think over

weigh

dialogue

dialog

question

consideration

bandy

canvass

ruminate

cogitate

meditate

mull

consultation

conference

counsel

mull over


Antonyms:

cussion


Derivations:

debated

debating

debatable

debater


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Debate in Other Languages...

Spanish: Debate

German: Debatte

French: Débat

Italian: Dibattito

Turkish: Tartışma


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