debate

debates debated debating
Noun
1. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"
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2. the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote)
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Verb
1. argue with one another; "We debated the question of abortion"; "John debated Mary"
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2. think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind"
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3. discuss the pros and cons of an issue
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4. have an argument about something
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