debate
noun
a discussion, as of a public question in an assembly, involving opposing viewpoints.
debated
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past participleof debate.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof debate.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
debatenouna discussion, as of a public question in an assembly, involving opposing viewpoints.
Example Sentences
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If the bill is backed by MPs on Friday then it will proceed to the next stage known as committee, which will see possible amendments debated by MPs.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
The reforms, which have yet to be debated in Congress, have drawn criticism from rights groups, opposition leaders and even members of the ruling coalition.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
No legislature debated whether two hours was the correct limit or midnight the correct bedtime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
For years, researchers have debated why the name of the Assyrian king originally associated with the monument was overwritten with the name of another "Tiglath-pileser."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
Now they debated what kind of cake would be served for breakfast.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
