Definition of debate

Overview of noun debate

The noun debate has 2 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (17) argument, argumentation, debate

(a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on")

2. (5) debate, disputation, public debate

(the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote))

Overview of verb debate

The verb debate has 4 senses? (first 4 from tagged texts)

1. (2) debate

(argue with one another; "We debated the question of abortion"; "John debated Mary")

2. (1) consider, debate, moot, turn over, deliberate

(think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind")

3. (1) debate, deliberate

(discuss the pros and cons of an issue)

4. (1) argue, contend, debate, fence

(have an argument about something)