debate vs study

debate and study both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
debate	Yes	No	Yes	No
study	Yes	No	Yes	No

debate (noun)	study (noun)
the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)	a detailed critical inspection
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal	a room used for reading and writing and studying
	preliminary drawing for later elaboration
	attentive consideration and meditation
	a branch of knowledge
	applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)
	a state of deep mental absorption
	a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
	a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique
	someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play)

debate (verb)	study (verb)
argue with one another	be a student of a certain subject
discuss the pros and cons of an issue	learn by reading books
have an argument about something	consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
think about carefully; weigh	be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning
	think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
	give careful consideration to