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debate

[dih-beyt] / dɪˈbeɪt /




Usage

What are other ways to say debate? To debate is to interchange formal (usually opposing) arguments, especially on public questions: to debate a proposed amendment. To argue is to present one's reasons: The scientists argued for a safer testing procedure; it may also imply disputing in an angry or excited way: His parents argue all the time. To discuss is to present varied opinions and views: to discuss ways and means. 

Example Sentences

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A worker at a nongovernmental organization in Yekaterinburg said a debate among residents of her apartment block about migrating their chat group to Max grew heated when a majority opposed it for data-privacy reasons.

From The Wall Street Journal

The purpose, amount and content of homework has been debated for years.

From Los Angeles Times

We saw how that worked out for USC, which abruptly canceled a scheduled debate after a storm of criticism over its selection process and the exclusion of those four candidates.

From Los Angeles Times

Syed also says there’s “obviously some debate on the price paid,” for the deal.

From The Wall Street Journal

That argument will sound familiar to anyone following the internal debate at the Fed.

From Barron's