Debate — synonyms, definition

1. debate (Noun)

altercation argument argumentation assembly caucus colloquy conference consideration contention contest controversy convention deliberation dialogue discourse discussion disputation dispute match parley • • •

debate (Noun) — A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal. ex. "the debate over foreign aid goes on and on"

debate (Noun) — The formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote).

discussion give-and-take oral presentation public speaking speaking speechmaking word logomachy

2. debate (Verb)

agitate argue argue against bat around campaign canvass conclude confer confute consider consult contend contest contradict controvert convince cruise decide deliberate differ • • •

debate (Verb) — Argue with one another. ex. "We debated the question of abortion" ex. "John debated Mary"

debate (Verb) — Think about carefully; weigh. ex. "They debated the possibility of a strike"

debate (Verb) — Discuss the pros and cons of an issue.

debate (Verb) — Have an argument about something.

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