English to English
debate
(d/I/'b/eI/t
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noun (n)
- a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- A fight or fighting; contest; strife.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- argue with one another(verb.cognition)Example:
We debated the question of abortion.
John debated Mary.
source: wordnet30 - think about carefully; weigh(verb.communication)source: wordnet30
- To engage in combat for; to strive for.(verb)source: webster1913
- To engage in strife or combat; to fight.(verb)source: webster1913