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Meanings of debate in English

Portuguese
debate
Catalan
debat
Spanish
debate

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

        debate
        Portuguese
        debate

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

              debate
              Portuguese
              deliberar
              Spanish
              considerar
              Catalan
              discutir

              Think about carefully; weigh.

                    deliberar
                    Portuguese
                    discutir
                    Catalan
                    discutir
                    Spanish
                    discutir

                    Have an argument about something.

                          discutir
                          Usage of debate in English
                          1
                          The possible effect on human health is a problem of current debate.
                          Pubmed
                          2
                          Government sources said the debate would continue into next week if necessary.
                          The Irish Times
                          3
                          However, foreign aid is an extremely important debate that needs wider discussion.
                          The Guardian
                          4
                          One Liberal Democrat said: This whole debate started over a year ago.
                          The Guardian
                          5
                          Lucas said he would press for House debate as soon as possible.
                          Reuters
                          6
                          Sea level rise has become mired in the debate over climate change.
                          Reuters
                          7
                          De Bruijn said the heated nature of the debate was encouraging violence.
                          Reuters
                          8
                          I'm not sure this is a particularly good standard for public debate.
                          The Irish Times
                          9
                          The question of cost is never far away from the food debate.
                          The Irish Times
                          10
                          The constitution, however, is not the right place to debate these matters.
                          The Guardian
                          11
                          He said the move threatened freedom of speech, belief and open debate.
                          Radio NZ
                          12
                          In no way do these actions constitute a 'vigorous debate', said Cantor.
                          Reuters
                          13
                          All debate on the Aboriginal question this year leads to Cathy Freeman.
                          The Irish Times
                          14
                          The Irish Times debate: Should an EU treaty contain a social dimension?
                          The Irish Times
                          15
                          It's so complicated, the debate will likely continue for years to come.
                          Wired
                          16
                          Indeed, the new prime minister has personally chosen to lead the debate.
                          The Guardian
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