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    debate
    /dɪˈbeɪt/

    noun

    • 1. a formal discussion on a particular matter in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward and which usually ends with a vote: "last night's debate on the Education Bill"

    verb

    • 1. argue about (a subject), especially in a formal manner: "MPs debated the issue in the Commons" Similar discussconfer abouttalk overtalk through

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEBATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    to try to make a decision about something: [ + question word ] We debated wh ether to take the earlier train. I'm still debating what colour to paint the walls. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. (Definition of debate from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › debateDebate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of debate as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use debate in a sentence and how it differs from discuss and argue.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › debateDEBATE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    A debate is a public discussion of a common topic or question between people on both sides of an issue, as in Voters were disappointed that there were no debates between the candidates. A debate is also a formal contest in which the debaters speak on opposite sides of a topic.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdebate noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    an argument or a discussion expressing different opinions. The issue has sparked debate across the industry. to provoke/stimulate debate. a fierce/vigorous debate. The theatre's future is a subject of lively public debate. Intense political debate focused on the merits of the two alternative schemes.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEBATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the word debate in British and American English. Find out the different forms, synonyms, and grammar of debate as a noun and a verb.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDEBATE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of debate as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and translations in different languages. Find out how to use debate in formal and informal contexts, and how to express opinions or decisions.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › debateDebate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A debate is a kind of respectful, well reasoned argument over opposing points of view, although tensions can run high and voices can be raised. In fact, the verb evolved from the Old French debatre , meaning “to fight.”