Definition of debate

"debate" in the noun sense

1. argument, argumentation, debate

a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

"the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"

2. debate, disputation, public debate

the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

"debate" in the verb sense

1. debate

argue with one another

"We debated the question of abortion"

"John debated Mary"

2. consider, debate, moot, turn over, deliberate

think about carefully weigh

"They considered the possibility of a strike"

"Turn the proposal over in your mind"

3. debate, deliberate

discuss the pros and cons of an issue

4. argue, contend, debate, fence

have an argument about something

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Quotations for debate

Gold begets in brethren hate;
Gold in families debate;
Gold does friendship separate;
Gold does civil wars create. [ Abraham Cowley ]

Begging of the question in debate.

Necessity does not submit to debate. [ [Garibaldi ]

When a man's life is under debate,
The judge can never too long deliberate. [ Dryden ]

Debate is masculine; conversation is feminine. [ A. Bronson Alcott ]

I and my bosom must debate awhile, and then I would no other company. [ William Shakespeare ]

Debate is angular, conversation circular and radiant of the underlying unity. [ A. Bronson Alcott ]

Elocution is the adjustment of apt words and sentiments to the subject in debate. [ Cicero ]

Wit has its place in debate; in controversy it is a legitimate weapon, offensive and defensive. [ Theodore Parker ]

When you have got so much true knowledge as is worth fighting for, you are bound to fight or to die for it, but not to debate about it any more. [ John Ruskin ]

We must speak our minds openly, debate our disagreements honestly, but always pursue solidarity. When America is united, America is totally unstoppable. [ President Donald J. Trump, Presidential Inaugeration Speech, Jan 20, 2017 ]

Facts are to the mind the same thing as food to the body. On the due digestion of facts depends the strength and wisdom of the one, just as vigour and health depend on the other. The wisest in council, the ablest in debate, and the most agreeable in the commerce of life, is that man who has assimilated to his understanding the greatest number of facts. [ Burke ]

In Goethe's drama, Iphigenia defends her chastity, ascribing her firmness to the gods. No god hath said this: thine own heart hath spoken, answered Thoas, the king. They only speak to us through our heart, she replies. Have not I the right to hear them too? he rejoins. Thy storm of passion drowns the gentle whisper, adds the maiden, and closes all debate. [ Bartol ]

debate in Scrabble®

The word debate is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 9

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters debate:

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debate in Words With Friends™

The word debate is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 10

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Words containing the sequence debate

Words that start with debate (5 words)

Words that end with debate (6 words)

Word Growth involving debate

Shorter words in debate

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Longer words containing debate

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