debate Meaning and Definition
1. n. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
2. n. the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote)
3. v. argue with one another
4. v. have an argument about something
5. v. discuss the pros and cons of an issue
6. v. think about carefully; weigh
Debate is contention in argument; strife, dissension, quarrelling, controversy; especially a formal discussion of subjects before a public assembly or legislature, in Parliament or in any deliberative assembly.
Synonyms agitation altercation argument argumentation blah-blah bone bull yard cogitation consideration contention contest controversy controverting deliberation dialectic disputation dispute flak session forensic hassle match meditation mooting polemic powwow rap rap session rebutting reflection refuting tiff words wrangle
Antonyms agreement
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