Debate - translation, pronunciation and examples
debate
a formal discussion with opposite opinions
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When to use debate
Дебаты длились два часа.
Она присоединилась к дебатам после обеда.
debate usage examples
Она присоединилась к дебатам после обеда.
She joined the debate after lunch.
Similar words
Same word: a formal discussion with opposite opinions.
More general: any talk about a topic, not necessarily with opposing opinions and not always formal.
Often means a quarrel or dispute; stronger and less formal than "debate".
An exchange of views; usually shorter and less formal than "debate".
A conversation between two or more people; usually more peaceful and cooperative than "debate".
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debate synonyms
What's the difference between debate / discussion / argument / exchange / dialogue / panel
Same word: a formal discussion with opposite opinions.
The debate lasted for two hours.
Дебаты длились два часа.
More general: any talk about a topic, not necessarily with opposing opinions and not always formal.
We had a discussion about the new policy.
У нас было обсуждение новой политики.
Often means a quarrel or dispute; stronger and less formal than "debate".
They had an argument about money.
Они поссорились из-за денег.
There was a short exchange of views after the speech.
После речи состоялся короткий обмен мнениями.
A conversation between two or more people; usually more peaceful and cooperative than "debate".
The two sides started a dialogue.
Две стороны начали диалог.
A group of experts or participants; it is not the discussion itself, but the people who discuss it.
The panel answered questions from the audience.
Панель экспертов отвечала на вопросы аудитории.
A place or platform for discussion; it is not the discussion itself, but the setting where it happens.
The conference was a forum for debate.
Конференция стала площадкой для дебатов.
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How to pronounce debate and what this word means
debate translation: дебаты. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce debate
/dɪˈbeɪt/
debate translation
дебаты
debate examples
The debate lasted for two hours.
debate transcription
/dɪˈbeɪt/, /dɪˈbeɪt/
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debate meaning: what does it mean?
a formal discussion with opposite opinions
debate pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
debate is pronounced as /dɪˈbeɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
debate definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The debate lasted for two hours. Translation: Дебаты длились два часа.
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