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debate

Nouns

• (n) a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
  • the argument over foreign aid goes on and on
  argumentation, argument,
• (n) the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) disputation, public debate,

Verbs

• (v) argue with one another
  • We debated the question of abortion
  • John debated Mary
• (v) think about carefully; weigh
  • They considered the possibility of a strike
  • Turn the proposal over in your mind
  deliberate, moot, consider, turn over,
• (v) discuss the pros and cons of an issue deliberate,
• (v) have an argument about something argue, contend, fence,

Synonyms

argumentation argument deliberate moot consider turn over disputation public debate argue contend fence

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