Debated: meaning, definitions and examples
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debated
[ dɪˈbeɪtɪd ]
discussion
To debate means to discuss a topic in a formal or structured way, typically with opposing viewpoints. It involves presenting arguments, counterarguments, and rebuttals to reach a conclusion.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The candidates debated on live television.
- They debated the merits of the new policy for hours.
Translations
Translations of the word "debated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 debatido
🇮🇳 बहस किया गया
🇩🇪 debattiert
🇮🇩 diperdebatkan
🇺🇦 обговорюваний
🇵🇱 debatowany
🇯🇵 議論された
🇫🇷 débattu
🇪🇸 debatido
🇹🇷 tartışılan
🇰🇷 논의된
🇸🇦 نوقش
🇨🇿 debatovaný
🇸🇰 debatovaný
🇨🇳 辩论的
🇸🇮 razpravljan
🇮🇸 rætt
🇰🇿 талқыланған
🇬🇪 განხილული
🇦🇿 müzakirə olunan
🇲🇽 debatido
Word origin
The word 'debate' originated from the Middle French word 'debatre', which means 'to fight' or 'to quarrel'. It entered the English language in the 13th century. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent a formal discussion or argument on a particular topic, often with the goal of persuading others or reaching a consensus.