Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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debate | Yes | No | Yes | No |
take issue | No | No | Yes | No |
debate (noun) | take issue (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) | take issue (verb) |
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argue with one another | be of different opinions |
discuss the pros and cons of an issue | |
have an argument about something | |
think about carefully; weigh |