Synonyms: debate, argument, argumentation
Definition: a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
Usage: the argument over foreign aid goes on and on
Similar words: discussion, word, give-and-take
Definition: an exchange of views on some topic
Usage: we had a good discussion; we had a word or two about it
Synonyms: public debate, debate, disputation
Definition: the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
Similar words: oral presentation, public speaking, speaking, speechmaking
Definition: delivering an address to a public audience
Usage: people came to see the candidates and hear the speechmaking
Synonyms: debate
Definition: argue with one another
Usage: We debated the question of abortion; John debated Mary
Similar words: debate, deliberate, consider, moot, turn over
Definition: think about carefully; weigh
Usage: They considered the possibility of a strike; Turn the proposal over in your mind
Synonyms: fence, argue, contend, debate
Definition: have an argument about something
Synonyms: debate, deliberate
Definition: discuss the pros and cons of an issue
Similar words: discuss, talk over, hash out
Definition: speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion
Usage: We discussed our household budget
Synonyms: debate, deliberate, consider, moot, turn over
Definition: think about carefully; weigh
Usage: They considered the possibility of a strike; Turn the proposal over in your mind
Similar words: discuss, talk over, hash out
Definition: speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion
Usage: We discussed our household budget