Synonyms of debate

Antonyms of debate

Collocations of debate

heated debate
Frequency: 80 %

The committee members engaged in a heated debate over the budget allocation.

lively debate
Frequency: 70 %

The students had a lively debate about the pros and cons of social media.

spirited debate
Frequency: 65 %

The team members had a spirited debate on the best strategy to win the game.

political debate
Frequency: 60 %

The candidates participated in a political debate before the election.

intellectual debate
Frequency: 50 %

The scholars engaged in an intellectual debate on the origins of the universe.

Idiomatic Expressions for debate

  • Phrase: debate the merits of
    Meaning: to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of something
    Usage: The team debated the merits of implementing a new software system.