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    debate
    /dɪˈbeɪt/

    noun

    • 1. a formal discussion on a particular matter in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward and which usually ends with a vote: "last night's debate on the Education Bill"

    verb

    • 1. argue about (a subject), especially in a formal manner: "MPs debated the issue in the Commons" Similar discussconfer abouttalk overtalk through

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEBATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of debate as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to use debate in different contexts, such as politics, education, or culture.

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    Learn the meaning of debate as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use debate in a sentence and how it differs from discuss and argue.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › debateDEBATE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    A debate is a public discussion of a common topic or question between people on both sides of an issue, as in Voters were disappointed that there were no debates between the candidates. A debate is also a formal contest in which the debaters speak on opposite sides of a topic.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEBATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the word debate in British and American English. Find out the different forms, parts of speech, and related words of debate in various contexts.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdebate noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word debate, a formal discussion of an issue with opposite views. Find synonyms, collocations and examples of debate in different contexts.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › debateDebate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A debate is a kind of respectful, well reasoned argument over opposing points of view, although tensions can run high and voices can be raised. In fact, the verb evolved from the Old French debatre , meaning “to fight.”

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDEBATE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of debate as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and translations in different languages. Find out how to use debate in formal and informal contexts, and how to express opinions or decisions.