Antonyms for debate

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : dih-beyt

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈbeɪt

Definition of debate

Origin : late 14c., "to quarrel, dispute," also "discuss, deliberate upon the pros and cons of," from Old French debatre (13c., Modern French débattre), originally "to fight," from de- "down, completely" (see de-) + batre "to beat" (see battery). Related: Debated; debating.

noun discussion of issues; consideration
verb argue, discuss

Example sentences :

The supremacy of the nation and its laws should be no longer a subject of debate.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

But let it—if it must be Lovelace or Solmes, the choice cannot admit of debate.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

He was quite aware of his own ascendency in counsel and his supremacy in debate.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

The debate began April 12th, and continued for eight nights.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

I see that they are already forming to continue this debate with us.
Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

Whatever point was in her mind she did not, or could not, debate it.
Extract from : « Questionable Shapes » by William Dean Howells

"You will be late for the debate," said one of them to the other.
Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

The result of their debate, I suppose, will somehow or other be communicated to me by-and-by.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Pierre, for his part, had not spoken a word since the beginning of the debate.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

The excitement was so great that it was some time before the debate could be resumed.
Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka

Synonyms for debate

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