Definition of Debate

Noun

• 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

• 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"
  

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