debate
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English
6 letters
Common
Commonness #4,727
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Definitions
noun
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
verb
argue with one another
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/dʌbˈeɪt/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural debates
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed
discuss the pros and cons of an issue
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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