Another word for formally discuss is debate. Cheese lovers often debate the merits of gorgonzola, triple creme brie, and gouda. Of course, they need to accompany their arguments with a taste test!
To engage in combat for; to strive for.
Noun
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"
Noun
the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote)
Verb
argue with one another; "We debated the question of abortion"; "John debated Mary"
Verb
have an argument about something
Verb
discuss the pros and cons of an issue
Verb
think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind"
v. t.
To engage in combat for; to strive for.
v. t.
To contend for in words or arguments; to strive to
maintain by reasoning; to dispute; to contest; to discuss; to argue for
and against.
v. i.
To engage in strife or combat; to fight.
v. i.
To contend in words; to dispute; hence, to deliberate;
to consider; to discuss or examine different arguments in the mind; --
often followed by on or upon.
v. t.
A fight or fighting; contest; strife.
v. t.
Contention in words or arguments; discussion for the
purpose of elucidating truth or influencing action; strife in argument;
controversy; as, the debates in Parliament or in Congress.
v. t.
Subject of discussion.
Debate
Volunteers . . . thronged to serve under his banner, and the cause of religion was debated with the same ardor in Spain as on the plains of Palestine.2.
A wise council . . . that did debate this business.
Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself.
Debate
Well could he tourney and in lists debate.2.
He presents that great soul debating upon the subject of life and death with his intimate friends.
Debate
On the day of the Trinity next ensuing was a great debate . . . and in that murder there were slain . . . fourscore.
But question fierce and proud reply Gave signal soon of dire debate.2.
Heard, noted, answer'd, as in full debate.3.
Statutes and edicts concerning this debate.
To engage in combat for; to strive for.
To engage in strife or combat; to fight.
A fight or fighting; contest; strife.
Usage Examples
Convinced as I am and as I am from my government that the world needs a new moral architecture over all I believe that this should be the first topic to debate in our world of today, ethics, moral.
Bill Gates is a relative newcomer to the fight against global warming, but he's already shifting the debate over climate change.
Earlier feminists were almost universally pro-choice and have dominated political debate until now. Having access to abortion was viewed as the only way women could have full equality with men, who, until recently, couldn't get pregnant.
I fear that, in the end, the famous debate among materialists, idealists, and dualists amounts to a merely verbal dispute that is more a matter for the linguist than for the speculative philosopher.
Do we fear terrorism so much that we throw out our Constitution, and are we unwilling and afraid to debate our Constitution?
Freedom is hammered out on the anvil of discussion, dissent, and debate.
Freedom means the right of people to assemble, organize, and debate openly.
A good leader can engage in a debate frankly and thoroughly, knowing that at the end he and the other side must be closer, and thus emerge stronger. You don't have that idea when you are arrogant, superficial, and uninformed.
By the time Obama came into office, Washington had already agreed over a period of a few weeks to a $700 billion government infusion into the world banking system. Nothing of the sort had ever been done before, and it was done spit spot with very little national debate.
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Other Usage ExamplesConcerns about the size and role of government are what seem to leave reformers stammering and speechless in town-hall meetings. The right wants to have a debate over fundamental principles elected Democrats seem incapable of giving it to them.
Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate and doubt, to offer a solution everybody can understand.
I agree with just about everyone in the reform debate when they say 'If you like what you have, you should be able to keep it.' But the truth is that none of the health reform bills making their way through Congress actually delivers on that promise.
I have worked to expand the health care debate beyond the current for-profit system, to include a public option and an amendment to free the states to pursue single payer.
Debate and divergence of views can only enrich our history and culture.
As Congress continues to debate ways to address illegal immigration, we must remember the many hard-working legal immigrants that contribute so much to our nation's economy and culture.
For the life of me, I don't understand what honest motive there is in putting this in front of this body to philosophically debate marriage on a constitutional amendment that is not going to happen, and which is enormously divisive in all of our communities.
Al Jazeera aired a new tape of Osama bin Laden. It was the usual stuff, he called Bush evil, the Great Satan, called him a war monger. Basically, the same thing you heard at last night's Democratic debate.
I mean, we're going to probably debate the Iraq war for at least as long as I'm alive.
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