Meaning of debate in English
US /dəˈbeɪt/ UK /dɪˈbeɪt/
1. a long formal discussion or argument
a fierce debate
2. a formal contest in which people express different opinions
an open debate
US /dəˈbeɪt/ UK /dɪˈbeɪt/
1. discuss or argue about something in a formal way
We've been debating for centuries about whether Mars had life or not.