debate
The word “debate” has 2 syllables: de-bate.
It's pronounced as /dɪˈbeɪt/.
What is synonym and antonym for debate?
In the thesaurus, “debate” has 29 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for debate along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for debate
- answer
- argue
- argument
- bicker
- consider
- consideration
- consult
- consultation
- contemplate
- contest
- controversy
- deliberate
- deliberation
- disagreement
- discuss
- discussion
- disputation
- dispute
- entertain
- explore
- eye
- match
- oppose
- ponder
- question
- study
- talk
- weigh
- wrangle
Antonyms for debate
Meanings of debate
- noun
- An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.
- An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.
- Discussion of opposing views.
- (frequently in the French form débat) A type of literary composition, taking the form of a discussion or disputation, commonly found in the vernacular medieval poetry of many European countries, as well as in medieval Latin.
- Strife, discord.
- verb
- To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.
- To fight.
- To engage in combat for; to strive for.
- To consider (to oneself), to think over, to attempt to decide.
Example Sentences
- The panel will debate the merits of the new policy during the conference.
- After hours of debate, the committee reached a consensus on the proposed changes.
- The upcoming debate between the candidates is expected to attract a large audience.
- Their debate over the best approach to the project highlighted their differing perspectives.
- The debate on climate change has become increasingly polarized in recent years.
On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to debate, such as: agree, agreement, answer, argue, argument, bicker, consensus.
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