debate

Definition

  • noun: a discussion between people in which they express different opinions about something
  • noun: a contention by words or arguments
  • verb: to discuss (something) with people whose opinions are different from your own
  • verb: to contend in words
  • often + 'on, about', or 'over'
  • synonyms: fight

Examples

  • The meaning of the text has been the subject of considerable/intense/lively 'debate' among scholars for many years.

  • She was on the 'debating team' [=a group that competes against other teams in formal debates] at school.

  • Whether or not the tax cuts benefit the lower classes is still hotly 'debated' among economists.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) That's my uncle. He's a pathological liar. He thought you were someone else. Oh, man, you don't have me on your computer? I took a photo of the debate team, and you're in the debate team. - Right. - So... ...he must have seen-- I was touching up stuff. (..)
    2012 The Amazing Spider-Man