RhymeZone: debate definitions

Definitions of debate:

noun: the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote)
noun: a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
verb: argue with one another
Example: "We debated the question of abortion"
verb: discuss the pros and cons of an issue
verb: think about carefully; weigh
verb: have an argument about something

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