debates
Pronunciation: [dɪˈbeɪts]
Word
Context: "discussion"
(noun) a debate is when people talk about different ideas or opinions, usually to convince others. It’s like a friendly argument where each person shares their thoughts on a topic.
Example
The debate about which toy is better was really fun to listen to.
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There was no debate about the topic because everyone agreed with each other.
Example
What topics do you think are good for a debate?
Context: "discussion"
(verb) to debate means to talk about different opinions or ideas with someone. It’s like when you and your friend have different thoughts on a subject, and you talk about it to share your views.
Example
They often debate the best way to solve the math problem in class.
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Last week, they didn't debate the new rules; they just accepted them without discussion.
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Do you want to debate about which movie to watch tonight?
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