Definition of Debate

1. Noun. A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal. "The argument over foreign aid goes on and on"

Exact synonyms: Argument, Argumentation
Generic synonyms: Discussion, Give-and-take, Word
Specialized synonyms: Logomachy
Derivative terms: Argue, Argue, Argue

2. Verb. Argue with one another. "Sam cannot debate Sue "; "John debated Mary"
Generic synonyms: Consider, Deliberate, Moot, Turn Over
Derivative terms: Debater

3. Noun. The formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote).
Exact synonyms: Disputation, Public Debate
Generic synonyms: Oral Presentation, Public Speaking, Speaking, Speechmaking
Derivative terms: Dispute

4. Verb. Think about carefully; weigh. "They debate moving "; "Turn the proposal over in your mind"
Exact synonyms: Consider, Deliberate, Moot, Turn Over
Specialized synonyms: See, Premeditate, Wrestle, Think Twice
Generic synonyms: Discuss, Hash Out, Talk Over
Related verbs: Consider, Study
Derivative terms: Consideration, Consideration, Deliberation, Deliberation, Deliberation

5. Verb. Discuss the pros and cons of an issue. "Sam wants to debate with Sue "
Exact synonyms: Deliberate
Specialized synonyms: Vex
Generic synonyms: Discuss, Hash Out, Talk Over
Derivative terms: Debatable, Debatable, Debater, Deliberation, Deliberation, Deliberation, Deliberative

6. Verb. Have an argument about something. "Sam wants to debate with Sue "

Definition of Debate

1. v. t. To engage in combat for; to strive for.

2. v. i. To engage in strife or combat; to fight.

3. n. A fight or fighting; contest; strife.

Definition of Debate

1. to argue about [v -BATED, -BATING, -BATES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Debate

debarment
debarments
debarred
debarring
debars
debase
debased
debasement
debasements
debaser
debasers
debases
debasing
debatable
debatably
debate (current term)
debated
debatement
debatements
debater
debaters
debates
debating
debauch
debauch
debauched
debauchee
debauchees
debaucher
debaucheries

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