debate

/dɪbˈe‍ɪt/

/dəˈbeɪt/

Debate

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

synonyms : argument

the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

to debate

MAIN VERB

to formally discuss a matter

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

synonyms : deliberate

have an argument about something

synonyms : argue

think about carefully; weigh

synonyms : consider

Examples

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.