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

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