debate
NOUNVERB
/dɪ'beɪt/
6 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH D
debate is a valid 6-letter word worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
D2E1B3A1T1E1
2 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 =9 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 18TRIPLE WORD → 27
MEANING
What does debate mean?
NOUN · 2 SENSES
1
A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal.
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2
The formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote).
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VERB · 4 SENSES
1
Have an argument about something.
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2
Think about carefully; weigh.
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3
Discuss the pros and cons of an issue.
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4
Argue with one another.
“We debated the question of abortion”
“John debated Mary”
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