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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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  3. The meaning of DEBATE is a contention by words or arguments. How to use debate in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Debate.

  4. DEBATE definition: 1. (a) serious discussion of a subject in which many people take part: 2. a competition in which…. Learn more.

  5. 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.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DebateDebate - Wikipedia

    Debate is a process that involves formal discourse, discussion, and oral addresses on a particular topic or collection of topics, often with a moderator and an audience. In a debate, arguments are put forward for common opposing viewpoints.

  7. a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposite views and then there is often a vote on the issue. the first ever televised presidential debate. The minister opened the debate (= was the first to speak).

  8. A debate is a formal discussion, for example in a parliament or institution, in which people express different opinions about a particular subject and then vote on it.

  9. DEBATE definition: 1. discussion or argument about a subject: 2. to discuss a subject in a formal way: 3. to try to…. Learn more.

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