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Debatte — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • contest noun A competition in which people try to win or achieve the best result.
  • debate verb To argue a topic formally, usually presenting opposing sides.
  • discourse noun Serious conversation or communication, spoken or written, on a particular subject.
  • dispute noun A disagreement or argument between people, often a formal or ongoing one.

Senses

Debatte is used for these senses in English:

  • contest (uncountable) Controversy; debate.
  • debate 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.
  • debate An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.
  • debate (uncountable) Discussion of opposing views.
  • discourse (uncountable, archaic) Verbal exchange, conversation.
  • dispute (uncountable) Verbal controversy or disagreement; altercation; debate.

contest — full definition

  1. noun A competition in which people try to win or achieve the best result.
  2. verb To formally challenge or dispute something, such as a decision or claim.

debate — full definition

  1. verb To argue a topic formally, usually presenting opposing sides.
  2. verb To think something over carefully before deciding.
  3. noun A formal discussion of opposing views, often ending in a vote or decision.

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