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debating

The correct spelling is debating.

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verb

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The correct spelling is debating. To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena. For example: ""Debate me, coward!" snarled the completely normal intellectual."

Usage Examples

"Debate me, coward!" snarled the completely normal intellectual.

He was debating where he'd spend his holiday.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.
  2. 2.To fight.
  3. 3.To engage in combat for; to strive for.
  4. 4.To consider (to oneself), to think over, to attempt to decide

noun

  1. 1.The act of taking part in a debate.

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