debate

Meanings

• a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
• 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
• discuss the pros and cons of an issue
• have an argument about something

Synonyms

argue, argument, argumentation, consider, contend, deliberate, disputation, fence, moot, public debate, turn over