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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
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"
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
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
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
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 "
Exact synonyms: Argue, Contend, Fence
Specialized synonyms: Stickle, Spar, Bicker, Brabble, Niggle, Pettifog, Quibble, Squabble, Altercate, Argufy, Dispute, Quarrel, Scrap, Oppose
Entails: Differ, Disagree, Dissent, Take Issue
Generic synonyms: Converse, Discourse
Derivative terms: Arguer, Argument, Argumentative, Contention, Debatable
Specialized synonyms: Stickle, Spar, Bicker, Brabble, Niggle, Pettifog, Quibble, Squabble, Altercate, Argufy, Dispute, Quarrel, Scrap, Oppose
Entails: Differ, Disagree, Dissent, Take Issue
Generic synonyms: Converse, Discourse
Derivative terms: Arguer, Argument, Argumentative, Contention, Debatable
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
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Albanian