debate
Noun
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A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal (synset 107155686)
"the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"hyponym: logomachy - argument about words or the meaning of wordssynonym: argument, argumentation
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The formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) (synset 107256764)
hypernym: oral presentation, public speaking, speaking, speechmaking - delivering an address to a public audiencesynonym: disputation, public debate
Verb
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Argue with one another (synset 200716789)
"We debated the question of abortion"; "John debated Mary"
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Think about carefully;
Weigh (synset 200814706)"They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind"hypernym: discuss, hash out, talk over - speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussionhyponym:- see - deliberate or decide
- premeditate - consider, ponder, or plan (an action) beforehand
- debate - argue with one another
- wrestle - engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate
- think twice - consider and reconsider carefully
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Discuss the pros and cons of an issue (synset 200814242)
hypernym: discuss, hash out, talk over - speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussionhyponym: vex - subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberationsynonym: deliberate
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Have an argument about something (synset 200775477)
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