1. A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
   - argument, argumentation 
2. The formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
   - disputation, public debate

1. Argue with one another
   "We debated the question of abortion"; "John debated Mary" 
2. Think about carefully; weigh
   - consider, moot, turn over, deliberate 
3. Discuss the pros and cons of an issue
   - deliberate 
4. Have an argument about something
   - argue, contend, fence

Derived forms: debated, debates, debating

See also: debatable, debater

Type of: converse, discourse, discuss, discussion, give-and-take, hash out, oral presentation, public speaking, speaking, speechmaking, talk over, word

Encyclopedia: Debate

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