Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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debate | Yes | No | Yes | No |
contend | No | No | Yes | No |
debate (noun) | contend (noun) |
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the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) | |
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal |
debate (verb) | contend (verb) |
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argue with one another | to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation |
discuss the pros and cons of an issue | have an argument about something |
have an argument about something | maintain or assert |
think about carefully; weigh | compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others |
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight | |
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available |