Debater

Pronunciation: /dəˈbeɪtər/

Definitions of debater

noun A person who engages in formal argumentation or debate

Example Sentences

A1 The debater presented their arguments clearly.

A2 The debater participated in a friendly debate about climate change.

B1 The debater used persuasive language to convince the audience.

B2 The debater was well-prepared and had strong rebuttals to counter the opponent's points.

C1 The debater's eloquence and quick thinking made them a formidable opponent.

C2 The debater's mastery of rhetoric and logic was evident in their flawless arguments.

Examples of debater in a Sentence

formal The debater presented a well-structured argument during the debate competition.

informal The debater totally nailed their argument in the debate.

slang That debater really slayed the debate with their points.

figurative The debater wielded their words like a skilled swordsman in the debate.

Grammatical Forms of debater

• past tense: debated
• plural: debaters
• comparative: more debater
• superlative: most debater
• present tense: debates
• future tense: will debate
• perfect tense: have debated
• continuous tense: is debating
• singular: debater
• positive degree: debater
• infinitive: to debate
• gerund: debating
• participle: debating

Origin and Evolution of debater

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'debater' originated from the Latin word 'debattre' meaning to fight or contend.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'debater' has evolved to refer to someone who engages in formal argumentation or discussion, often in a structured setting such as a debate competition or academic debate.