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debate

[/dɪˈbeɪt/]
noun/verbpl: debates
debate; discussão
1. (noun) A formal discussion or argument about a topic, typically between two or more people with opposing views
The presidential debate was watched by millions of viewers.
O debate presidencial foi assistido por milhões de telespectadores.
2. (noun) A prolonged discussion or argument
There is ongoing debate about climate change.
Há um debate contínuo sobre as mudanças climáticas.
3. (verb) To engage in a formal discussion or argument about something
The politicians will debate the new tax policy tomorrow.
Os políticos vão debater a nova política tributária amanhã.
4. (verb) To consider or discuss something carefully
I've been debating whether to change jobs.
Tenho estado a ponderar se devo mudar de emprego.
Synonyms
discussionargumentdisputecontroversycontention
Antonyms
agreementconsensus

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
debate
Most common usage; also 'discussão' or 'disputa'
Portugal
debate
Standard term; 'discussão' also common
São Paulo
debate
Urban usage; formal contexts prefer 'debate'
Rio de Janeiro
discussão
Often used interchangeably with 'debate'

Related Idioms & Phrases

beyond debate - indisputable; not open to discussion
debate the issue - to discuss and argue about a specific topic
without debate - without question or argument
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