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debating

/dɪˈbeɪtɪŋ/

debatingnoun

Translations

débatAu sens de pratique du débat formel.

University debating helps students sharpen their reasoning skills.

Le débat universitaire aide les étudiants à affiner leurs capacités de raisonnement.

Definitions

The activity or practice of taking part in formal discussions in which opposing arguments are presented.

University debating helps students sharpen their reasoning skills.

Synonyms

debatinggerund / present participle

/dɪˈbeɪtɪŋ/

Used attributively before a noun to describe something connected with or engaged in debate.

Translations

débatEmploi adjectival : lié au débat.

She joined the school's debating club.

Elle a rejoint le club de débat de l'école.

Definitions

Connected with or engaged in debating; relating to debate.

She joined the school's debating club.

Synonyms

in dispute

provoking debate

debateverb

debating

ing-form

debated

Past Simple

debated

Past Participle

debating

ing-form

/dɪˈbeɪt/

Translations

débattre

The students will debate the merits of the new policy in class tomorrow.

Les étudiants débattront des mérites de la nouvelle politique en classe demain.

Additional translations

hésiterSurtout dans les tours comme « debate whether » ; implique une hésitation ou une délibération intérieure.

Definitions

To engage in argument or discussion, especially in a formal manner.

The students will debate the merits of the new policy in class tomorrow.

To consider or deliberate on something, often with oneself.

She debated whether to accept the job offer or continue her studies.

Synonyms

debatenoun

Definitions

A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.

The debate on climate change policies lasted for over three hours in the parliament.

A competitive event in which individuals or teams argue for or against a given topic.

She won first place in the national debate competition.

A general discussion or argument about a particular topic.

There has been much debate about the effectiveness of the new education policy.

debateadjective

Definitions

Relating to or associated with formal argumentation or the activity of competitive debating (used before a noun).

The school’s debate club is hosting a regional tournament next week.