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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. 

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In a debate at Westminster last October, MPs voiced widespread concerns about bright headlights.

From BBC

Williams team principal James Vowles, whose team use Mercedes engines, dismissed the debate as "just noise that will probably go away, probably in the next 48 hours".

From BBC

Mourinho's comments mark a new low, but are nonetheless indicative of the media debate - particularly in Spain and today clearly in Portugal - that remains stuck in the same place.

From BBC

For months, Fed officials have been debating whether sticky inflation or a weak labor market was the bigger risk to the economy.

From MarketWatch

For months, Fed officials have been debating whether sticky inflation or a weak labor market was the bigger risk to the economy.

From MarketWatch