🗣️debate

noun, verb
/dɪˈbeɪt/

Meaning

A formal discussion on a particular topic where opposing arguments are presented.
a formal discussion of opposing viewpoints; argument with reasoned points

Example Sentences

The students prepared well for the school debate.

The political debate lasted for three hours with passionate arguments.

Example Expressions

open to debate

Synonyms

discussion, argument, dispute, deliberation, dialogue
Entry 1
discussion, argument, dispute, deliberation, dialogue
Entry 2
discussion, argument, dispute, deliberation

Antonyms

agreement, harmony, consensus, silence, acceptance
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agreement, harmony, consensus
Entry 2
agreement, consensus, silence, acceptance

Collocations

heated debate, public debate, political debate, debate team, debate club, debate competition
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heated debate, public debate, political debate, debate team, debate club
Entry 2
heated debate, public debate, debate competition

More Example Sentences

Both sides of this debate have some valid points.

How many of your classmates are in the debate team?

How is the performance of Vasanth Academy's debate team?

I would like to take a moderate position in this debate.

Let us stop this debate and talk about something positive.

Were you inspired to join the debate club at Vasanth Academy?

The relevance of this research is evident in light of the current policy debate.

The debate over whether the death penalty is morally justified has been going on for ages.

There is an ongoing debate about the participation of transgender athletes in competitions.

The debate on euthanasia highlights the conflict between personal autonomy and the sanctity of life.

Related Vocabularies

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a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
To give up something valuable for the sake of others or a higher purpose.
an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively

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