Antonyms for debated

Grammar : Verb

Spell : dih-beyt

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈbeɪt

Definition of debated

Origin : early 14c., "a quarrel, dispute, disagreement," from Old French debat; see debate (v.). Sense of "a formal dispute, a debating contest" is perhaps from early 15c.

verb argue, discuss

Example sentences :

"But look you here, Arthur," debated Mr. Galloway, in a tone of reasoning.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

But there is where affliction overtook me; they debated its authorship.
Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable

Frank debated this question in his mind as he went back home.
Extract from : « Frank Roscoe's Secret » by Allen Chapman

The Sun reported this answer to his council, who debated the question, which was knotty.
Extract from : « The History of Louisiana » by Le Page Du Pratz

The three took counsel together, on hearing this, and debated what it might be best to do.
Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens

It was a problem which he debated with an ardor that had in it something of passion.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

So he carefully lighted his cigarette while he debated his course of action.
Extract from : « The Vagrant Duke » by George Gibbs

For a time they debated between themselves where they should go, and what do.
Extract from : « Our Young Folks, Vol 1, No. 1 » by Various

He debated whether he should tell her he wanted to save Addington.
Extract from : « The Prisoner » by Alice Brown

As he thus doubted and debated with himself, she entered the room.
Extract from : « Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume II. » by Charles James Lever

Synonyms for debated

Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019