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