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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One Thanksgiving, my mom and I debated attempting a traditional holiday meal at a rental on Hilton Head Island.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
Additionally, executives have debated whether to change the release cadence of certain shows to improve engagement, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
In her political career so far, she has not made any prominent public statements about women's rights, even while changes to inheritance rules, polygamy and the family code were being widely debated.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Others have debated whether the Treasury might consider scrapping 20-year auctions altogether, a move that seems unlikely.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
The legislature debated the issue for an hour, but the arguments had all been heard before.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
