debate
debate
a formal discussion with opposite opinions
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debate with Russian translation
debate usage examples
Она присоединилась к дебатам после обеда.
She joined the debate after lunch.
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debate synonyms
Related words worth learning together
More general: any talk about a topic, not necessarily with opposing opinions and not always formal.
We had a discussion about the new policy.
They had an argument about money.
There was a short exchange of views after the speech.
A conversation between two or more people; usually more peaceful and cooperative than "debate".
The two sides started a dialogue.
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.
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.
What's the difference
How is debate different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce debate and what this word means
debate means debate. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce debate
/dɪˈbeɪt/
debate translation
debate
debate examples
The debate lasted for two hours.
debate transcription
/dɪˈbeɪt/, /dɪˈbeɪt/
Questions about this word
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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