debated

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US
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debatedadjective
more debated
Comp.
most debated
Super.
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Translations
The debated topic was finally resolved after hours of discussion.
Обсуждаемый вопрос был наконец решен после часов обсуждения.
The debated issue remains controversial among experts.
Спорный вопрос остается противоречивым среди экспертов.
Definitions
Subject to disagreement or discussion.
The debated topic of climate change continues to divide opinions worldwide.
Discussed or argued about, especially at some length or in the past.
The much-debated proposal was finally put to a vote.
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Past Simple

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Past Simple
debated
Past Participle
debating
Gerund
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Translations
They often debate about politics.
Они часто дискутируют о политике.
The committee will debate the new proposal tomorrow.
Комитет будет обсуждать новое предложение завтра.
The students like to debate on various topics.
Студенты любят спорить на различные темы.
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.
debatenoun
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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
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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.