Debate meaning

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

“the argument over foreign aid goes on and on”

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

argue with one another

“We debated the question of abortion”

“John debated Mary”

think about carefully; weigh

“They considered the possibility of a strike”

“Turn the proposal over in your mind”

discuss the pros and cons of an issue

have an argument about something