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| 1. | [ noun ] a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal | |
| Synonyms: | argument argumentation | |
| Examples: | "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on" |
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| Related terms: | discussion argue argue argue | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote) | |
| Synonyms: | public_debate disputation | |
| Related terms: | public_speaking quarrel | |
| 3. | [ verb ] argue with one another | |
| Examples: | "We debated the question of abortion" "John debated Mary" |
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| Related terms: | consider deliberate argument | |
| 4. | [ verb ] discuss the pros and cons of an issue | |
| Synonyms: | deliberate | |
| Related terms: | discuss vex argument deliberation debater | |
| 5. | [ verb ] think about carefully; weigh | |
| Synonyms: | consider deliberate turn_over moot | |
| Examples: | "They considered the possibility of a strike" "Turn the proposal over in your mind" |
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| Related terms: | discuss think_twice see wrestle premeditate study consideration consideration deliberation | |
| 6. | [ verb ] have an argument about something | |
| Synonyms: | argue contend fence | |
| Related terms: | converse oppose quarrel quibble spar stickle controversy debater disagree | |
| Similar spelling: |
deviate devote depute defeat devotee deft debt depot debut debit |
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