noun
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
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- the argument over foreign aid goes on and on
noun
the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
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verb
argue with one another
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- We debated the question of abortion
- John debated Mary
verb
think about carefully
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- weigh
- They considered the possibility of a strike
- Turn the proposal over in your mind
verb
discuss the pros and cons of an issue
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verb
have an argument about something
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