Debate on Meaning in English

expression

US

dəˈbeɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

duh-BAYT AWN

UK

dɪbˈeɪt/ /ˈɒn

di-BAYT ON

Definition

To formally discuss or argue about a specific topic, often expressing different opinions in a structured way.

Usage & Nuances

'Debate on' is usually used for formal or serious discussions about a topic (e.g., 'debate on climate change'). The word 'debate' alone is more general; 'debate on' specifies the subject. Used in academic, political, or media contexts.

• Spanish: debate sobre
• Portuguese (BR): debater sobre
• Portuguese (PT): debater sobre
• Chinese (Simplified): 就...辩论 - 针对...的辩论
• Chinese (Traditional): 就...辯論 - 針對...的辯論
• Hindi: पर बहस करना
• Arabic: مناقشة حول
• Bengali: নিয়ে বিতর্ক - সম্পর্কে বিতর্ক
• Russian: дебаты по - обсуждение по (формальное)
• Japanese: ～についてのディベート - ～に関する討論
• Vietnamese: tranh luận về - tranh cãi về
• Korean: ~에 대한 토론 - ~에 관한 논쟁
• Turkish: üzerine tartışma - hakkında münazara
• Urdu: پر بحث - پر مباحثہ
• Indonesian: debat tentang - perdebatan mengenai

Example Sentences

We had a debate on school uniforms in our class.

basic

The city council held a debate on new traffic rules.

basic

There will be a debate on recycling at the community center tomorrow.

basic

Last night’s debate on climate change got pretty heated.

natural

They streamed the debate on healthcare live for everyone to watch.

natural

Whenever there’s a big debate on taxes, people have strong opinions.

natural