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debating

[/dɪˈbeɪtɪŋ/]
verb (gerund/present participle)
debatendo
1. engaging in a formal discussion or argument about a topic, typically between two or more people or groups
They were debating the merits of the new policy in parliament.
Eles estavam debatendo os méritos da nova política no parlamento.
2. considering or discussing something carefully before making a decision
I'm debating whether to accept the job offer.
Estou considerando se devo aceitar a oferta de emprego.
3. participating in a structured contest of argumentation
The students are debating the environmental crisis for their school competition.
Os alunos estão debatendo a crise ambiental para sua competição escolar.
Synonyms
discussingarguingdisputingdeliberatingconsideringcontending
Antonyms
agreeingacceptingconcurring

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
debatendo
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
debatendo
common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
debatendo
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

debating the point - discutindo o ponto
beyond debate - fora de questão
open to debate - em aberto para discussão
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