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 de·bateD0061900 (dĭ-bāt′)v. de·bat·ed, de·bat·ing, de·bates v.intr.1.  To consider something; deliberate.2.  To engage in argument by discussing opposing points.3.  To engage in a formal discussion or argument. See Synonyms at  discuss.4.  Obsolete To fight or quarrel.v.tr.1.  To deliberate on; consider.2.  To dispute or argue about.3.  To discuss or argue (a question, for example) formally.4.  Obsolete To fight or argue for or over.n.1.  A discussion involving opposing points; an argument.2.  Deliberation; consideration: passed the motion with little debate.3.  A formal contest of argumentation in which two opposing teams defend and attack a given proposition.4.  Obsolete Conflict; strife.[Middle English debaten, from Old French debatre : de-, de- + battre, to beat; see  batter1.]
 de·bate′ment n.de·bat′er n.
 debating(dɪˈbeɪtɪŋ) nthe activity of taking part in debatesadjrelating to debates and debating: debating skills. TranslationsEncyclopediaSeedebate |