CEFR B2 · Verbs

debate

/dɪˈbeɪt/ 📚 Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

As a noun, a debate is a formal discussion on a particular subject in which opposing arguments are put forward.

Synonyms

discussion argument dispute controversy disagreement

Antonyms

agreement consensus harmony accord

Translations

debate in your language

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عربي

النقاش هو مناقشة رسمية حول موضوع معين تُطرح فيها حجج متضاربة.

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اردو

کسی خاص موضوع پر باقاعدہ بحث جس میں مخالف دلائل پیش کیے جاتے ہیں۔

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हिंदी

किसी विशेष विषय पर एक औपचारिक चर्चा जिसमें विरोधी तर्क प्रस्तुत किए जाते हैं।

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中文

辩论是就特定主题进行的正式讨论，其中提出对立的论点。

Easy Explanation

It's a formal talk where people share different ideas. They argue for their side. It's often about an important topic.

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Memory TipRemember 'debate' as a 'battle of ideas' with words.

Contextual Examples

There was a lively debate (discussion) among the students about the new school rules.

The politicians held a long debate (formal discussion) on the country's economic future.

After much debate (discussion), the committee finally reached a decision.

Pronunciation & Context