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debate
Synonyms and Antonyms of debate
1
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something
2
variance of opinion on a matter
3
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
argument, argumentation, argy-bargy [chiefly British], back-and-forth, colloquy, confab, confabulation, conference, consult, consultation, council, counsel, deliberation, dialogue (also dialog), discussion, give-and-take, palaver, parley, talk
debate
Synonyms and Antonyms of debate
1
to give serious and careful thought to
beat one's brains out (about), chew on, cudgel oneʼs brains (about), look at
2
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
Synonym Discussion of debate
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- discussed the need for a new highway
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- argued that the project would be too costly
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- debated the merits of the amendment
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- I'm debating whether I should go
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