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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. 

Example Sentences

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Just minutes before the annual general meeting, club leaders suspended the vote over the men’s bar, and have since sent updates calling for cordial debate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

During a debate on the bill on Wednesday the bishops of St Asaph and Llandaff, Gregory Cameron and Mary Stallard, spoke in favour.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

No. But it’s important at the moment because it’s part of a deepening policy debate about how to fix the finances of Social Security.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

While one debate may be ending, the findings raise new questions about how prehistoric ecosystems were structured.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

There wasn’t time to debate, so Mother just agreed.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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