Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Debate.
How to pronounce debate:
US
Debate - as a noun
A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
Example: "The argument over foreign aid goes on and on"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
argument11argumentation16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discussion13give-and-takeword8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disputation14public debateDebate - as a verb
Argue with one another
Example: "We debated the question of abortion"
Think about carefully; weigh
Example: "They considered the possibility of a strike"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
consider11deliberate13moot6turn overHypernyms (Closely Related)
discuss10hash outtalk overHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Discuss the pros and cons of an issue
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deliberate13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discuss10hash outtalk overHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Have an argument about something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
argue6contend10fence10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
converse13discourse12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The debate on climate change has been going on for years."
"Parents are encouraged to engage their children in debates about various topics."
"The political debate turned into a heated argument."
"The debate between the two candidates was broadcasted live on television."
"The athletes had a debate about the best training methods."
Word Game Points
Is DEBATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, debate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEBATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is DEBATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, debate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEBATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is DEBATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, debate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEBATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
