Pronunciation: /dɪˈbeɪt/
noun a discussion between people in which they express different opinions about something
A1 The students had a debate about their favorite animals in class.
A2 There was a heated debate between the two politicians during the election campaign.
B1 The debate over climate change continues to be a major topic of discussion among scientists.
B2 The debate on whether to legalize marijuana is ongoing in many countries.
C1 The academic debate on the origins of the universe is complex and ongoing.
C2 The debate among scholars about the interpretation of the ancient text is intense and scholarly.
verb to argue about (a subject), especially in a formal manner
A1 They debated about which movie to watch.
A2 The students debated the pros and cons of school uniforms.
B1 The politicians debated the new healthcare bill in parliament.
B2 The scientists debated the potential impact of climate change on the environment.
C1 The scholars debated the ethical implications of genetic engineering.
C2 The experts debated the best course of action to address the global economic crisis.
formal The debate on climate change continues to be a hot topic among scientists and policymakers.
informal We had a lively debate about which movie to watch tonight.
slang I'm not getting into that debate with you, it's just not worth it.
figurative The debate between heart and mind rages on within me, trying to make a decision.
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