debate
noun
a discussion, as of a public question in an assembly, involving opposing viewpoints.
debater
-
a word derived from
debate.
Example Sentences
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Before the debates, Mr. Bush and his advisers managed expectations by hyping Mr. Gore as a great debater.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
A witty and brilliant debater, he did not always show the best judgement.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2024
Nixon himself later admitted that he looked more at Kennedy than the nation because he was behaving as a traditional debater, who advocates for their argument and capitalizes on their opponent's weaknesses through direct confrontation.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2024
“She’s a candidate who checks all the boxes — she’s a very good communicator, a very skilled debater, she has excellent television ads, and she comes across as strong and articulate.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 4, 2024
I had been a fair debater at Fort Hare, and in my early years in the organization I had engaged in many impassioned debates on the platform.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
