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Debate (Verb)

Discuss the pros and cons of an issue.

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The experts gathered to debate the merits and drawbacks of implementing a universal basic income.
The city council will debate the advantages and disadvantages of raising the tax rate to fund infrastructure projects.
Environmentalists and economists will debate the pros and cons of investing in renewable energy versus traditional fossil fuels.
The panelists were asked to debate the benefits and risks associated with investing in the new technology.
Politicians will debate the advantages and disadvantages of introducing stricter gun control laws.

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

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Politicians debated the new tax reform, each presenting their side of the issue to the public.
The two friends debated late into the night, arguing over whose favorite football team was superior.
Economists debated the potential consequences of a global economic downturn on individual nations.
During class, students debated the merits of different approaches to addressing climate change.
Experts debated whether the benefits of the new vaccine outweighed its potential risks and side effects.

Have an argument about something.

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The politicians continued to debate the new tax reform, each side passionately defending their stance.
Environmentalists and economists will debate the benefits of the proposed pipeline at the upcoming conference.
They love to debate different social issues on their podcast, often taking opposing views.
The presidential candidates were allowed time to debate before the live audience on television.
Professors often encourage their students to debate the topics being studied in class.

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

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

We will debate the pros and cons of the new project before making a decision.
She spent hours debating whether she should accept the job offer.
They debated the merits of investing in the stock market before making a final decision.
I've been debating what to wear to the wedding, but I still haven't made up my mind.
He spent all morning debating how to approach the difficult conversation with his colleague.