Debate

German Meaning

Debatte

Diskussion

Auseinandersetzung

diskutieren

debattieren

English Meaning

  1. To consider something; deliberate.
  2. To engage in argument by discussing opposing points.
  3. To engage in a formal discussion or argument. See Synonyms at discuss.
  4. Obsolete To fight or quarrel.
  5. To deliberate on; consider.
  6. To dispute or argue about.
  7. To discuss or argue (a question, for example) formally.
  8. Obsolete To fight or argue for or over.
  9. A discussion involving opposing points; an argument.
  10. Deliberation; consideration: passed the motion with little debate.
  11. A formal contest of argumentation in which two opposing teams defend and attack a given proposition.
  12. Obsolete Conflict; strife.