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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181, She has chosen to remain on the sidelines of public debate.
182, It turned out to be a very interesting session with a lively debate.
183, The debate will pit the industrial North against developing countries in the South.
184, He abstained from voting at the end of the debate.
185, Angola's ruling party was due to get down to brass tacks today with a debate on the party's record.
186, Opposition leaders accused the government of introducing a guillotine motion to stifle debate.
187, This evening there will be a live broadcast of the debate.
188, A debate is raging about what form pensions should take.
189, Our economy continues to grow, our financial foundation remains solid, our society remains pluralistic , and our politicians continue to debate openly on all the topical issues.
190, I thought they came off very well in the debate.
191, Which of them has more musical talent is open to debate.
192, The two candidates will face off in a televised debate on Friday.
193, I would now like to throw the debate open to our audience.
194, The security council debate could open up sharp differences between the countries.
195, Religious prejudice and scientific obscurantism have been closely entangled throughout the whole history of this debate.
196, The fulcrum of the debate/argument is the individual's right to choose.
197, There is a debate about his fitness for the highest office.
198, This debate should be set in an international context .
199, The debate was marred by a brief lapse into unpleasant name - calling.
200, The role of women in war has been a hot topic of debate in America since the Gulf conflict.
201, There is much debate on the issue of "therapists" implanting false memories of sexual abuse in adults.
202, It was a day of tense and often ill-tempered debate.
203, The book will serve to fan the flames of debate like no other.
204, A debate about safety is taking place in schools everywhere.
205, His results are likely to reopen the debate on race and education.
206, The debate will ratchet up a notch on Wednesday when the Commission publishes its report.
207, The House of Commons is to debate once again whether to bring back the death penalty.
208, The article was written with the intention of opening up a public debate.
209, There has been widespread public debate over the introduction of genetically modified food.
210, She backed off from the debate when she saw her classmates were getting angry.