debate
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Also seen as: debates · debating · debated
Sense 1
To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.
tham gia tranh luận, tranh cãi, đặc biệt là ở nơi công cộng
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Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To consider (to oneself), to think over, to attempt to decide
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
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.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.
Một cuộc thảo luận không chính thức nhưng sôi nổi và thường dân chủ về quan điểm đối lập
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “debate” mean?
To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.
Is “debate” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.