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debatea formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly

Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈbeɪt/

Korean meaning: 토론, 논쟁

Korean pronunciation: 디-베이트 (강세: 베이트)

Example Sentences

  • My mom and I always debate about who makes better kimchi - spoiler alert: it's always her.
  • The climate change debate continues among world leaders at the summit.
  • He spent three hours debating whether to order pizza or chicken - democracy is hard work.

debate

NOUN

//dɪˈbeɪt//

a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly

debate concept
💡 Concept

Formal political debate between candidates

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debate rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Through debate we create what all appreciate!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪˈbeɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/dɪˈbeɪt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixde--
Rootbat
Suffix--e

Origin

라틴어 'debatere'에서 유래했는데, 이는 '아래로(de) + 치다(battere)'라는 의미로, 상대방의 논리를 '아래로 쳐서' 무너뜨린다는 개념에서 나왔습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

createrelatecelebrateappreciate
create
relate
celebrate
appreciate

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom and I always debate about who makes better kimchi - spoiler alert: it's always her.

The climate change debate continues among world leaders at the summit.

😄 Fun example

He spent three hours debating whether to order pizza or chicken - democracy is hard work.

The debate over school uniforms has divided parents and students for years.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

arguediscussdisputedeliberatecontest

Antonyms

agreeconcuraccept

Related

argumentdiscussioncontroversynegotiationdialogue