debate
duh bayt
- n a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
- n the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
- v argue with one another
We debated the question of abortion
John debated Mary - v think about carefully; weigh
- v discuss the pros and cons of an issue
- v have an argument about something
- The debate over stem cell research has raised many questions across the nation.
- The first presidential debate was strong, with both candidates exhibited strength, but Joe Klein argues that McCain played small ball, while Obama defined a philosophy.
- More guns, less crime? A debate.