Debate Definition & Meaning
debate
- noun
- a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"
- the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
- verb
- argue with one another; "We debated the question of abortion"; "John debated Mary"
- think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind"
- discuss the pros and cons of an issue
- have an argument about something
"Debate" in song lyrics
See how debate is used in real songs:
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"I try to debate"
Aesop Rock f/ Vast Aire, Yeshua Da Poed — Sinister -
"You don't have to fascinate the past debate"
— Atoms All Stars -
"Heavies got some weight, you can't debate"
Black Sheep * — State of Yo
Words that rhyme with debate
Usage tips for "debate"
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