debate
/dɪˈbeɪt/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.64 in modern English
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
verb
To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.
noun
An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
A type of literary composition, taking the form of a discussion or disputation, commonly found in the vernacular medieval poetry of many European countries, as well as in medieval Latin.
Countable; Uncountable
Example Sentences
- ""Debate me, coward!" snarled the completely normal intellectual."
- "a wise council […] that did debate this business"
- "Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself."
- "He presents that great soul debating upon the subject of life and death with his intimate friends."
- "When the legislation was debated by the House of Commons, Labour Deputy Leader Angela Rayner said it was "riddled with holes", while former Conservative Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg said it was "badly written"."
- "Well knew they both his person, sith of late / With him in bloudie armes they rashly did debate."
Etymology
Origin
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /dɪˈbeɪt/
- British English: /dɪˈbeɪt/