Definition of Debate
Noun
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the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
disputation - public debate -
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
"the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"
argument argumentation
Verb
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have an argument about something
argue contend fence -
discuss the pros and cons of an issue
deliberate -
think about carefully
weigh
"They considered the possibility of a strike"
"Turn the proposal over in your mind"
consider moot - turn over deliberate -
argue with one another
"We debated the question of abortion"
"John debated Mary"
Word games points for the Debate
- Scrabble® score of the debate (9)
- Word Chums® score of the debate (10)
- Words With Friends® score of the debate (10)
Unscramble debate
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