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Debated

Verb / dʌˈbeɪtɪd / Another word for debated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To discuss a topic or issue in detail and consider different opinions or arguments.

Synonyms & similar words

deliberate argue contend debate moot fence turnover consider discuss argue deliberate consider contend contest dispute disagree quarrel wrangle explore examine investigate analyze

Synonyms by register

Formal

discussed considered examined deliberated

Informal

talked about argued about chewed over

Literary

contended disputed

Antonyms

agreed accepted settled concluded decided resolved affirmed

Common collocations

  • heatedly debated
  • publicly debated
  • fiercely debated
  • widely debated
  • long debated
  • openly debated
  • the issue debated

Word family

noun debate
verb debate
adjective debatable

Usage note

The past tense 'debated' is used when referring to a discussion or argument that has already occurred. It implies a formal or informal exchange of differing views.

Example sentences

  1. The students debated the topic of climate change in class today.
  2. My friends and I like to debate about which superhero is the best.
  3. The politicians debated the new law in Congress.
  4. We can debate the merits of this plan at the next meeting.
  5. I don't want to debate with you anymore, let's just agree to disagree.

Quotes

  • The purpose of an open mind, like that of an open mouth, is to close it again on something solid. - G.K. Chesterton
  • When you argue with a fool, it's hard to tell who the fool really is. - Unknown
  • In a world of lies and liars, an honest work of art is always an act of social responsibility. - Robert McKee

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