Debate about Meaning in English
expression
dəˈbeɪt/ /əˈbaʊt
duh-BAYT uh-BOWT
dɪbˈeɪt/ /ɐbˈaʊt
di-BAYT uh-BOWT
Definition
To discuss different opinions on a particular topic, often in a formal or structured setting. It involves expressing reasons for and against something.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in academic, political, or media contexts. The preposition 'about' is followed by the debated topic. Not as informal as 'argue about'—'debate about' usually suggests a structured or reasoned discussion rather than an emotional fight.
Spanish: debatir sobre - discutir sobrePortuguese (BR): debater sobrePortuguese (PT): debater sobreChinese (Simplified): 就……辩论 - 讨论Chinese (Traditional): 就……辯論 - 討論Hindi: के बारे में बहस करनाArabic: النقاش حول - الجدال حولBengali: নিয়ে বিতর্ক করা - নিয়ে আলোচনা করাRussian: дискутировать о - вести дебаты оJapanese: ～について議論するVietnamese: tranh luận vềKorean: ~에 대해 토론하다 - ~에 대해 논의하다Turkish: hakkında tartışmakUrdu: کے بارے میں بحث کرناIndonesian: berdebat tentang
Example Sentences
Students debate about climate change in class.
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They will debate about the new school rules.
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Let's debate about which movie to watch.
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People often debate about politics at family dinners.
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There’s still plenty to debate about regarding this issue.
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Experts love to debate about the best way to learn languages.
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