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de·bate
 debate
- pronunciation:
- dih
beIt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a discussion between two people or groups who disagree on an important subject. A debate usually takes place in a formal meeting or gathering.
The debate in Congress lasted two days.- similar words:
- argument, controversy, disagreement, discussion, dispute
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| related words: |
critique, uproar |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
debated, debates, debating |
| definition 1: |
to discuss the different sides of a subject or issue.
We debated whether it was fair to make students take swimming lessons.- synonyms:
- argue, contend
- similar words:
- deliberate, oppose
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| definition 2: |
to consider; think over.
I am debating whether to go or not.- synonyms:
- consider
- similar words:
- contemplate, meditate, reason
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| related words: |
argue, contest, discuss, protest |
| derivation: |
debater (n.) |
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