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DEBATE

Definition:

1. [noun] a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"
   Synonyms: argument, argumentation
   
   
2. [noun] the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote)
   Synonyms: disputation, public
   
   
3. [verb] argue with one another; "We debated the question of abortion"; "John debated Mary"
   
   
4. [verb] think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind"
   Synonyms: consider, moot, turn over, deliberate
   
   
5. [verb] discuss the pros and cons of an issue
   Synonyms: deliberate
   
   
6. [verb] have an argument about something
   Synonyms: argue, contend, fence
   
   

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Related Words:

• see
• premeditate
• debate
• wrestle
• think twice
• vex
• stickle
• spar
• quibble, niggle, pettifog, bicker, squabble, brabble
• quarrel, dispute, scrap, argufy, altercate
• oppose

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