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Meaning and definition for "debate" word

[noun] a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"
[noun] the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote)
[verb] argue with one another; "We debated the question of abortion"; "John debated Mary"
[verb] have an argument about something
[verb] discuss the pros and cons of an issue
[verb] think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind"
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\De*bate"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Debated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Debating}.] [OF. debatre, F. d['e]battre; L. de + batuere to beat. See {Batter}, v. t., and cf. {Abate}.] 1. To engage in combat for; to strive for. Volunteers . . . thronged to serve under his banner, and the cause of religion was debated with the same ardor in Spain as on the plains of Palestine. --Prescott. 2. To contend for in words or arguments; to strive to maintain by reasoning; to dispute; to contest; to discuss; to argue for and against. A wise council . . . that did debate this business. --Shak. Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself. --Prov. xxv. 9. Syn: To argue; discuss; dispute; controvert. See {Argue}, and {Discuss}.
\De*bate"\, v. i. 1. To engage in strife or combat; to fight. [Obs.] --Chaucer. Well could he tourney and in lists debate. --Spenser. 2. To contend in words; to dispute; hence, to deliberate; to consider; to discuss or examine different arguments in the mind; -- often followed by on or upon. He presents that great soul debating upon the subject of life and death with his intimate friends. --Tatler.
\De*bate"\, n. [F. d['e]bat, fr. d['e]battre. See {Debate}, v. t.] 1. A fight or fighting; contest; strife. [Archaic] On the day of the Trinity next ensuing was a great debate . . . and in that murder there were slain . . . fourscore. --R. of Gloucester. But question fierce and proud reply Gave signal soon of dire debate. --Sir W. Scott. 2. Contention in words or arguments; discussion for the purpose of elucidating truth or influencing action; strife in argument; controversy; as, the debates in Parliament or in Congress. Heard, noted, answer'd, as in full debate. --Pope. 3. Subject of discussion. [R.] Statutes and edicts concerning this debate. --Milton.

Synonyms for debate

argue, argument, argumentation, consider, contend, deliberate, disputation, fence, moot, public debate, turn over

See also: altercate | argufy | bicker | brabble | consider | consult | converse | debate | debate | deliberate | differ | disagree | discourse | discuss | discussion | dispute | dissent | give-and-take | moot | niggle | oppose | oral presentation | pettifog | premeditate | public speaking | quarrel | quibble | scrap | see | spar | speaking | speechmaking | squabble | stickle | take counsel | take issue | talk over | think twice | turn over | vex | word | wrestle |

Related terms: address, argument, argumentation, canvassing, cogitation, combat, consider, contention, contestation, enmity, exchange of views, fear, filibustering, funeral oration, hum and haw, jeremiad, joint discussion, meditate, panel discussion, pep talk, prepared speech, quarreling, rabble-rouse, rap session, ruminate, scrapping, screed, steamroller methods, thresh out, toss

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Let's analyse "debate" as pure text. This string has Six letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 50% of vowels is 11.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: ETABED. Average typing speed for these characters is 1680 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: debate: 5 + 1 + 5 = 11, reduced: 11 . and the final result is Eleven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: debate: 4 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 5 = 19, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (1) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
B (1) 2 High Priestess Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
D (1) 4 Emperor Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (2) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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