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debate [n]

1)	a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"

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argument argumentation

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discussion argue argue argue

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

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disputation public_debate

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oral_presentation altercate

debate [v]

1)	argue with one another; "We debated the question of abortion"; "John debated Mary"

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consider argument arguer

2)	think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind"

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consider deliberate moot turn_over

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consider discuss deliberation advisement deliberateness consideration consideration see premeditate wrestle think_twice

3)	discuss the pros and cons of an issue

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discuss deliberation advisement deliberateness argument arguer vex

4)	have an argument about something

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argue contend fence

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converse differ argument arguing arguer stickle spar bicker altercate oppose

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