Quick definitions from WordNet (debate)
▸ noun: the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote)
▸ noun: a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
▸ verb: argue with one another ("We debated the question of abortion")
▸ verb: discuss the pros and cons of an issue
▸ verb: think about carefully; weigh
▸ verb: have an argument about something
▸ Also see debating
▸ Word origin
▸ Words similar to Debate
▸ Usage examples for Debate
▸ Popular adjectives describing Debate
▸ Words that often appear near Debate
▸ Rhymes of Debate
▸ Invented words related to Debate
▸ noun: the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote)
▸ noun: a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
▸ verb: argue with one another ("We debated the question of abortion")
▸ verb: discuss the pros and cons of an issue
▸ verb: think about carefully; weigh
▸ verb: have an argument about something
▸ Also see debating
▸ Word origin
▸ Words similar to Debate
▸ Usage examples for Debate
▸ Popular adjectives describing Debate
▸ Words that often appear near Debate
▸ Rhymes of Debate
▸ Invented words related to Debate