debate

1. 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"
   hypernym: discussion, give-and-take, word - an exchange of views on some topic
   hyponym: logomachy - argument about words or the meaning of words
   synonym: argument, argumentation
2. 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 audience
   synonym: disputation, public debate

1. Argue with one another (synset 200716789)
   "We debated the question of abortion"; "John debated Mary"
   hypernym: consider, debate, deliberate, moot, turn over - think about carefully; weigh
2. 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 discussion
   hyponym:

   • 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
   synonym: consider, deliberate, moot, turn over
   verb group: consider, study - give careful consideration to
3. 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 discussion
   hyponym: vex - subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
   synonym: deliberate
4. Have an argument about something (synset 200775477)
   entail: differ, disagree, dissent, take issue - be of different opinions
   hypernym: converse, discourse - carry on a conversation
   hyponym:

   • stickle - dispute or argue stubbornly (especially minor points)
   • spar - fight verbally
   • bicker, brabble, niggle, pettifog, quibble, squabble - argue over petty things
   • altercate, argufy, dispute, quarrel, scrap - have a disagreement over something
   • oppose - be against; express opposition to
   synonym: argue, contend, fence

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