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Debate

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a discussion of a particular subject in which people express different opinions

argument, argumentation, debate(noun)

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

"the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"

debate, disputation, public debate(verb)

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

debate(verb)

argue with one another

"We debated the question of abortion"; "John debated Mary"

consider, debate, moot, turn over, deliberate(verb)

think about carefully; weigh

"They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind"

debate, deliberate(verb)

discuss the pros and cons of an issue

argue, contend, debate, fence(verb)

have an argument about something

a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something

after much debate, I decided to get the chocolate ice cream

variance of opinion on a matter

there was a great deal of debate over the need for cutting costs by eliminating some programs

an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue

there was no debate over the expenditures before the vote

to give serious and careful thought to

still debating what to do

to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion

we debated the advantages versus the disadvantages of the proposed waterfront development

I used to debate the problem with her.

The debate over which consultant to use went on for hours.

They will debate the question tomorrow.

We will debate this subject at the meeting.

What is at issue in this debate is the survival of our planet.

They had a debate on same-sex marriage.

His proposal started a debate that lasted a year.

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short shrift accord agreement consensus harmony unanimity

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• debatte debattieren German
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• mdahalo Swahili
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