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debate

/dɪˈbeɪt/

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noun

An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.

Examples :

"After a four-hour debate, the committee voted to table the motion."

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noun

An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.

Examples :

"The debate over the age of the universe is thousands of years old."

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noun

Discussion of opposing views.

Examples :

"There has been considerable debate concerning exactly how to format these articles."

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(frequently in the French form débat) A type of literary composition, taking the form of a discussion or disputation, commonly found in the vernacular medieval poetry of many European countries, as well as in medieval Latin.

Examples :

"The student's debate on the best way to study for exams was a lively discussion. "

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noun

Strife, discord.

Examples :

"The debate over who should wash the dishes tonight created a lot of discord in the family. "

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verb

To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.

Examples :

""Debate me, coward!" snarled the completely normal intellectual."

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verb

Examples :

"The siblings debated loudly over who got to choose the movie. "

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To engage in combat for; to strive for.

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"The students debated the best way to improve their school's recycling program. "

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verb

To consider (to oneself), to think over, to attempt to decide

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"Before making a decision about which college to apply to, I debated the pros and cons of each option. "

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