debate

v. argue; discuss; consider

n. argument; discussion

Debate (North American English) or debating (British English) is a formal method of interactive and position representational argument. Debate is a broader form of argument than logical argument, since it includes persuasion which appeals to the emotional responses of an audience, and rules enabling people to discuss and decide on differences, within a framework defining how they will interact.
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Noun
1. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"
(synonym) argument, argumentation
(hypernym) discussion, give-and-take, word
(derivation) argue, contend, fence
2. the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote)
(synonym) disputation, public debate
(hypernym) public speaking, speechmaking, speaking, oral presentation
(derivation) deliberate
Verb
1. argue with one another; "We debated the question of abortion"; "John debated Mary"
(hypernym) consider, moot, turn over, deliberate
(derivation) argument, argumentation
2. think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind"
(synonym) consider, moot, turn over, deliberate
(hypernym) hash out, discuss, talk over
(hyponym) see
(verb-group) study, consider
3. discuss the pros and cons of an issue
(synonym) deliberate
(hypernym) hash out, discuss, talk over
(hyponym) vex
(derivation) argument, argumentation
4. have an argument about something
(synonym) argue, contend, fence
(hypernym) converse, discourse
(hyponym) stickle
(entail) disagree, differ, dissent, take issue
(derivation) argument, argumentation

n. debate, discussion

v. debate, discuss

v. should, shall; must; owe

n. disputation, controversy, deliberation, discussion, debate, dispute; argumentation; contest; agitation; question; parley, moot; canvass

v. debate, discuss, canvass, controvert; ventilate, question, reason; moot, powwow; toss; contest