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debate
noun
verb
A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
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dɪˈbeɪt
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noun
A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
“The argument over foreign aid goes on and on”
noun
The formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
verb
Argue with one another
“We debated the question of abortion”
verb
Have an argument about something
verb
Discuss the pros and cons of an issue
verb
Think about carefully; weigh
“They considered the possibility of a strike”
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The argument over foreign aid goes on and on
We debated the question of abortion
John debated Mary
They considered the possibility of a strike
Turn the proposal over in your mind
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