| noun | a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal “the argument over foreign aid goes on and on” |
| noun | the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) |
| verb | argue with one another “We debated the question of abortion” |
| verb | think about carefully; weigh “They considered the possibility of a strike” |
| verb | discuss the pros and cons of an issue |
| verb | have an argument about something |
| argue | verb | present reasons and arguments |
| debate | verb | have an argument about something |
| dispute | verb | have a disagreement over something |
| debate | noun | a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal |
| debater | noun | someone who engages in debate |
| consideration | noun | a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting) |
| deliberation | noun | (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question |
| debatable | adjective | open to argument or debate |
| deliberative | adjective | involved in or characterized by deliberation and discussion and examination |
| argumentative | adjective | given to or characterized by argument |
| argument | noun | a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement |
| arguer | noun | someone who engages in debate |
| contention | noun | a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement |