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'debate' - used as a noun
1. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
2. the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote)

'debate' - used as a verb
3. argue with one another
We debated the question of abortion
John debated Mary
4. think about carefully; weigh
5. discuss the pros and cons of an issue
6. have an argument about something

derived forms
1. Debate / Plural
debates
2. Debate / Past
debated
3. Debate / Third Person
debates
4. Debate / Present Participle
debating
Variations of 'debate'
 
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