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Debate (Verb)

Meaning 1

Have an argument about something.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Contend
  • Fence
  • Argue

Hypernyms

  • Discourse
  • Converse

Hyponyms

  • Brabble
  • Dispute
  • Squabble
  • Altercate
  • Spar
  • Quibble
  • Argufy
  • Oppose
  • Niggle
  • Bicker
  • Quarrel
  • Stickle

Related Words

  • Debate (noun)
  • Debatable (adjective)

Meaning 2

Think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Consider
  • Moot
  • Turn Over
  • Deliberate

Hypernyms

  • Talk Over
  • Hash Out

Hyponyms

  • See
  • Debate
  • Think Twice
  • Wrestle
  • Premeditate

Meaning 3

Argue with one another; "We debated the question of abortion"; "John debated Mary".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Hypernyms

  • Moot
  • Turn Over
  • Debate
  • Deliberate

Related Words

  • Debate (noun)
  • Debater (noun)

Meaning 4

Discuss the pros and cons of an issue.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Deliberate

Hypernyms

  • Talk Over
  • Discuss

Related Words

  • Debate (noun)
  • Debatable (adjective)
  • Debater (noun)
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