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
- noun A competition in which people try to win or achieve the best result.
- verb To formally challenge or dispute something, such as a decision or claim.
debate — full definition
- verb To argue a topic formally, usually presenting opposing sides.
- verb To think something over carefully before deciding.
- noun A formal discussion of opposing views, often ending in a vote or decision.