Synonym: argue, discuss, dispute, reason. Similar words: date back to, debut, bat, debris, give back, baths, combat, double back. Meaning: [dɪ'beɪt] 
n. 1. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal 2. the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote). v. 1. argue with one another 2. think about carefully; weigh 3. discuss the pros and cons of an issue 4. have an argument about something.
n. 1. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal 2. the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote). v. 1. argue with one another 2. think about carefully; weigh 3. discuss the pros and cons of an issue 4. have an argument about something. 
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31, There has been heated debate about whether the film should be allowed.
32, The debate will play out in the meetings and in the media over the next week or two.
33, The debate on Europe is proving to be something of a liability for the Prime Minister.
34, The President must seek to regain the high ground in the political debate.
35, The recent food-poisoning scare has reignited debate/concern/controversy over farming methods.
36, Climate change is still very much a subject for debate.
37, Critics have accused the US of trying to stifle debate.
38, The debate is becoming polarized and there seems to be no middle ground.
39, How does this final presidential debate stack up and compare to the others, do you think?
40, The mood was sombre as the Commons sat down on Wednesday to debate the crisis.
41, The murders have given added urgency to the debate about inner-city crime.
42, An intense debate is going on within the Israeli government.
43, There have been too many unpleasant innuendoes in this debate and not enough facts.
44, This television program provoked a spirited debate in the United Kingdom.
45, The debate was televised in front of a live audience.
46, The debate about food safety has engaged the whole nation.
47, The debate should ratchet up awareness of the problem among members of the general public.
48, The debate was a pretty disappointing affair.
49, A more important issue underlies this debate.
50, This debate is long overdue.
51, He was totally outflanked in the debate.
52, Congress finally adopted the law after a two-year debate.
53, The issue is still under debate.
54, Their debate degenerated into an exchange of insults.
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55, The candidates confronted each other during a televised debate.
56, The debate simply revived old hatreds.
57, The government suffered a humiliating defeat in yesterday's debate.
58, That debate led to the government's fall.
59, There needs to be a properly informed public debate.
60, These questions are designed to encourage debate.