Debating

Pronunciation: /dəˈbeɪt/

Debating (noun)

  1. a formal talk where people express different opinions on a topic.
  2. a public argument or discussion about an important issue.

Examples

  • The debate lasted for several hours.
  • A debate on climate change was held yesterday.

Common collocations: heated debate, debate topic, engage in debate, public debate, spark a debate

Debating (verb)

  1. to discuss something formally, often in a public setting.
  2. to think about different choices or ideas before making a decision.

Examples

  • They will debate the proposal tomorrow.
  • We need to debate the issues thoroughly.

Synonyms of Debating

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Debating

  • when reaching consensus or harmony
  • when expressing mutual agreement