debate

de·bate  (d-bt)

v. de·bat·ed, de·bat·ing, de·bates

v.intr.

1. To consider something; deliberate.

2. To engage in argument by discussing opposing points.

3. To engage in a formal discussion or argument. See Synonyms at discuss.

4. Obsolete To fight or quarrel.

v.tr.

1. To deliberate on; consider.

2. To dispute or argue about.

3. To discuss or argue (a question, for example) formally.

4. Obsolete To fight or argue for or over.

n.

1. A discussion involving opposing points; an argument.

2. Deliberation; consideration: passed the motion with little debate.

3. A formal contest of argumentation in which two opposing teams defend and attack a given proposition.

4. Obsolete Conflict; strife.

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[Middle English debaten, from Old French debatre : de-, de- + battre, to beat; see batter¹.]

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de·batement n.

de·bater n.

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debate

Noun

1. a discussion

2. a formal discussion, as in a parliament, in which opposing arguments are put forward

Verb

[-bating, -bated]

1. to discuss (something) formally

2. to consider (possible courses of action) [Old French debatre]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	debate - a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on" argumentation, argument give-and-take, discussion, word - an exchange of views on some topic; "we had a good discussion"; "we had a word or two about it" logomachy - argument about words or the meaning of words
	2.	debate - the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) disputation, public debate oral presentation, public speaking, speechmaking, speaking - delivering an address to a public audience; "people came to see the candidates and hear the speechmaking"
Verb	1.	debate - argue with one another; "We debated the question of abortion"; "John debated Mary" deliberate, moot, debate, consider, turn over - think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind"
	2.	debate - think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind" deliberate, moot, consider, turn over see - deliberate or decide; "See whether you can come tomorrow"; "let's see--which movie should we see tonight?" premeditate - consider, ponder, or plan (an action) beforehand; "premeditated murder" debate - argue with one another; "We debated the question of abortion"; "John debated Mary" wrestle - engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate; "I wrestled with this decision for years" hash out, talk over, discuss - speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion; "We discussed our household budget" think twice - consider and reconsider carefully; "Think twice before you have a child" consider, study - give careful consideration to; "consider the possibility of moving"
	3.	debate - discuss the pros and cons of an issue deliberate vex - subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation; "vex the subject of the death penalty" hash out, talk over, discuss - speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion; "We discussed our household budget"
	4.	debate - have an argument about something argue, contend, fence stickle - dispute or argue stubbornly (especially minor points) spar - fight verbally; "They were sparring all night" bicker, brabble, pettifog, squabble, quibble, niggle - argue over petty things; "Let's not quibble over pennies" altercate, argufy, quarrel, scrap, dispute - have a disagreement over something; "We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America"; "These two fellows are always scrapping over something" oppose - be against; express opposition to; "We oppose the ban on abortion" converse, discourse - carry on a conversation

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debate

noun 1. discussion, talk, argument, dispute, analysis, conversation, consideration, controversy, dialogue, contention, deliberation, polemic, altercation, disputation

verb 2. discuss, question, talk about, argue about, dispute, examine, contest, deliberate, contend, wrangle, thrash out, controvert

verb 3. consider, reflect, think about, weigh, contemplate, deliberate, ponder, revolve, mull over, ruminate, give thought to, cogitate, meditate upon

Translations

debate [dɪˈbeɪt] n → debate m

vt → discutir

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debate [dɪˈbeɪt] n → discussion f, débat m

vt → discuter, débattre

vi (= consider);

to debate whether → se demander si

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debate [dɪˈbeɪt] n → Debatte f

vt → debattieren über +acc;

(course of action) → überlegen

vi to debate whether → hin und her überlegen, ob

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debate [dɪˈbeɪt] n → dibattito

vt → dibattere, discutere

vi (= consider): to debate whether → riflettere se