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- Dictionaryde·bate/dəˈbāt/
noun
- 1. a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward: "last night's debate on the Education Bill"
verb
- 1. argue about (a subject), especially in a formal manner: "the board debated his proposal" Similar
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a competition in which teams of people, often students, discuss a subject and the team that is judged to make the best arguments wins: The team won their Round 3 debate against Mitcham Girls High School. The students were taking part in a debate contest. Fewer examples. The debate completely changed course after Liz made her speech.
DEBATE definition: 1. discussion or argument about a subject: 2. to discuss a subject in a formal way: 3. to try to…. Learn more.
1. a. : to argue about. the subject was hotly debated. b. : to engage (an opponent) in debate. a governor debating her challenger. 2. : to turn over in one's mind : to think about (something, such as different options) in order to decide.
A debate is a formal discussion, for example in a parliament or institution, in which people express different opinions about a particular subject and then vote on it. There are expected to be some heated debates in parliament over the next few days.
A debate is a public discussion of a common topic or question between people on both sides of an issue, as in Voters were disappointed that there were no debates between the candidates. A debate is also a formal contest in which the debaters speak on opposite sides of a topic.
an argument or a discussion expressing different opinions. The issue has sparked debate across the industry. to provoke/stimulate debate. a fierce/vigorous debate. The theatre's future is a subject of lively public debate. Intense political debate focused on the merits of the two alternative schemes.
[transitive, intransitive] to discuss something, especially formally, before making a decision or finding a solution synonym discuss. debate (something) Politicians will be debating the bill later this week. It is time to debate the issue of school funding. They debated endlessly, without ever reaching a decision.
A debate is a kind of respectful, well reasoned argument over opposing points of view, although tensions can run high and voices can be raised. In fact, the verb evolved from the Old French debatre , meaning “to fight.”
DEBATE meaning: 1. (a) serious discussion of a subject in which many people take part: 2. a competition in which…. Learn more.
• The debate about who should pay what tax in the underdeveloped world has moved centre stage. debate debate 2 AWL verb [intransitive, transitive] 1 DISCUSS to discuss a subject formally when you are trying to make a decision or find a solution The issue will be debated on Tuesday. debate whether/what/how etc Meanwhile, philosophers debate ...
