Definition of debate - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
informal settinginformal discussion of opposing views
- We had a lively debate about the movie.
2.
consideration of reasonsconsideration of opposing reasons
- The team engaged in a debate over the best strategy..
3.
formal settingRare formal discussion with opposing arguments and a voteRare
- The debate in parliament lasted for hours.
Verb
1.
discussiontr./intr. discuss a topic with different viewstr./intr.
- They debated the merits of the new policy.
2.
formal discussiontr./intr. argue about a subject, especially in a formal mannertr./intr.
- Politicians will debate the new policy tomorrow..
3.
thinkingtr. Rare consider or think over a decisiontr. Rare
- She debated whether to accept the job offer.
Expressions with debate
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cause people to discuss or argue
Her controversial statement sparked a debate on social media.
formal discussion with thorough preparation
The committee held a full-dress debate on the new policy.
formal discussion among citizens about a specific issue
The proposal sparked a public debate across the city.
not settled and can be discussed or argued
The outcome of the election is open to debate.
points or arguments used to attack an opponent
She gathered ammunition in the debate to counter his claims.
discussion involving deep thinking and reasoning
The conference hosted an intellectual debate on climate change.
open discussion where different views are shared before collective decisions
Universities should encourage democratic debate on important social issues.
point in a legal case where issues are defined
The court reached the joinder of debate quickly.
Origin of debate
Latin, 'dis-' (apart) + 'battuere' (to beat)
Terms with debate included in their meaning
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communication
engaging in conversation or debate
impartial
not taking sides in a conflict or debate
communication
final point in a conversation or debate
debate
assume for the sake of argument
debate
exchange of opposing views to reach a conclusion
debate
questioning of a statement or fact
debate
question the truth or validity of something
research
document presenting ideas or options to invite comments and debate
documents
relating to or existing as a written text for group debate
communication
engage in a debate or argument
discussion
discuss or debate a specific issue or detail
emotional topic
topic causing strong emotions or debate
no more discussion
decision is final and not open to debate
debate
person causing public disagreement or debate
under argument
subject to disagreement and debate
opinions debate
showing both supporting and opposing sides of something
debate
make a valid argument or observation
intense argument
debate where participants are passionate
controversial topic
topic causing strong emotions or debate
debate
ordered series of questions to support an argument
debate
fail to convince others in a debate
debate
argue or promote an idea or viewpoint
debatable
subject to debate or discussion
debatable
subject to doubt or debate
Examples of debate in a sentence
There was a debate on the best pizza toppings. The debate on climate change continues to rage. There was a heated debate about the new policy. The debate at the university was well-attended. A lively debate ensued at the town hall meeting. The panel will debate the environmental impacts of the project.
Students often debate various topics in class. The committee will debate the budget proposal next week. Experts will debate the impact of climate change at the conference. He debated if he should travel abroad. They debated whether to invest in the new project.
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- French:débat, débattre, ...
- German:Debatte, debattieren, ...
- Italian:dibattito, discutere, ...
- Spanish:debate, debatir, ...
- Portuguese:debate, debater, ...
- Chinese:讨论, 考虑, ...
- Japanese:討論, 議論する, ...
- Arabic:نِقاش, نَاقَشَ, ...
- Hebrew:דִּיּוּן, לָדוּן, ...
- Russian:дискуссия, обсуждать, ...
- Ukrainian:дискусія, обговорювати, ...
- Hindi:बहस, बहस करना, ...
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