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debate

/dɪ'beɪt/

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noun
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
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argument argumentation

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discussion give-and-take word
verb
have an argument about something
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argue contend fence

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discourse converse
verb
think about carefully; weigh
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consider deliberate moot turn over

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talk over discuss hash out
noun
the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
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disputation public debate

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oral presentation speaking speechmaking public speaking
verb
discuss the pros and cons of an issue
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deliberate

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discuss hash out talk over
verb
argue with one another
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"We debated the question of abortion" "John debated Mary"

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moot turn over deliberate consider

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