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Debate
Grammatical Information
animacy status
abstract
Composition
Compound
countable
plural form
debates
Examples
The candidates participated in a televised debate to present their views on economic policy.
02
a discussion in which participants present arguments for and against a proposition or idea
Examples
The class held a debate on climate change.
to debate
01
to formally discuss a matter, usually in a structured setting
Transitive: to debate an issue
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
action verb
regular
present tense
debate
3rd person singular
debates
present participle
debating
past simple
debated
past participle
debated
Examples
The candidates took the stage to debate their views on important issues in front of a live audience
02
to think carefully about an issue and consider its advantages and disadvantages before making a decision
Examples
The committee debated whether to allocate funds to renovate the park or invest in community outreach programs.
03
to engage in a formal discussion or argument, often in a structured setting
Intransitive
Examples
The candidates debated vigorously on live television, discussing their contrasting policies and viewpoints.
Lexical Tree
debatable
debate
