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
