debate

/dɪbˈe‍ɪt/

/dəˈbeɪt/

Debate

debate

a discussion about a particular issue between two opposing sides, mainly held publicly

sinónimos : argument

to debate

MAIN VERB

debatir

to formally discuss a matter

pensar

to think carefully about an issue and consider its advantages and disadvantages before making a decision

sinónimos : deliberate

debatir

have an argument about something

sinónimos : argue

Ejemplos

1. The debate team from the prestigious university knocked the living daylights out of the underdog team from the community college.

2. The politician's opponent laughed at his proposal during the debate.

3. The five candidates spent almost the entire debate ahead of the primaries trading punches.

4. The experienced debater wiped the floor with his opponent in the debate.