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- pronunciation:
- dih
beIt
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a discussion of two opposing viewpoints, usu. in a formal meeting or assembly.
The debate in Congress over the issue of voting machines continues.- synonyms:
- deliberation, disputation
- similar words:
- argument, controversy, disagreement, discussion, dispute
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| definition 2: |
a formal, structured, and usu. public contest in which two speakers, or two teams of speakers, argue opposing viewpoints on a specific proposition.
Tonight's debate will be on the topic of the future use of coal as an energy source.Their team argued brilliantly, and they won the debate easily.
- similar words:
- argumentation, competition, contest
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| related words: |
altercation, argument, critique, dialogue, uproar |
adjective + (n.)debate
acrimonious,
bitter,
congressional,
considerable,
constitutional,
constructive,
contemporary,
contentious,
continuing,
current,
divisive,
endless,
ethical,
fierce,
furious,
heated,
honest,
ideological,
intellectual,
intense,
internal,
legislative,
lengthy,
lively,
long-standing,
ongoing,
open,
parliamentary,
partisan,
passionate,
philosophical,
political,
presidential,
public,
raging,
rancorous,
rational,
renewed,
robust,
scholarly,
scientific,
spirited,
substantive,
televised,
theological,
theoretical,
upcoming,
vice,
vigorous
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verb + (n.)debate
dominate, engage, engender, frame, fuel, generate, ignite, moderate, polarize, prompt, provoke, renew, reopen, resolve, revive, shape, spark, stifle, stimulate, trigger
(n.)debate
+ verb
center, concern, ensue, erupt, heat, intensify, rage, revolve, sponsor, surround, unfold
noun + (n.)debate
abortion, discussion, forefront, forum, health-care, immigration, impeachment, midst, policy, ratification, subject, topic
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
debates, debating, debated |
| definition 1: |
to discuss or argue different points of a matter.
There is no use debating with them; they've already made up their minds.- synonyms:
- argue, contend, dispute
- similar words:
- altercate, deliberate, oppose
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| definition 2: |
to engage in a formal debate.
The two teams will debate this evening.- synonyms:
- contend
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| related words: |
argue, canvass, dialogue, protest |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to discuss or argue (an issue or issues).
The town council will be debating the issue of whether or not to build another parking garage downtown.- synonyms:
- argue, contend, controvert, discuss, dispute
- similar words:
- bandy, oppose, protest
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| definition 2: |
to contend with in a formal debate.
When she debated the senator in the last election, she came out well.- synonyms:
- contend
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| definition 3: |
to ponder or consider; think over.
I am debating whether to go or just stay home.- synonyms:
- consider, deliberate, ponder
- similar words:
- cogitate, contemplate, meditate, reason
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| related words: |
argue, bat around, canvass, contest, deliberate, discuss |
adverb + (v.)debate
endlessly, fiercely, hotly, openly, widely
(v.)debate
+ noun
bill, con, issue, legislation, merit, pro, reform, resolution
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| derivation: |
debater (n.) |
The word debate
contains the following part:
de-
Latin
prefix
that means from; away from; down from; reverse, negate.
  Example words:
biodegradable, debase, debate, decay, deceive, deception, decide, decision, decline, decode, decriminalize, deduct, defer, defoliant, deform, defy, degrade, dehydrate, deject, delete, demagnetize, demerit, demoralize, demote, depend, deplete, deport, depose, deprive, descend, describe, description, desegregate, design, designate, despicable, despise, detach, detect, detract, devolve, indefeasible, independence, indescribable, indestructible
- synonyms:
- dis-, un-
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