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[NOUN]1
a discussion about a particular issue between two opposing sides, mainly held publicly
2
the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
to debate
[VERB] MAIN VERB
2
to think carefully about an issue and consider its advantages and disadvantages before making a decision
synonyms : deliberate
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.
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