debate
/dɪˈbeɪt/
de · bate
dɪ · ˈbeɪt
English Definition
n./v. formal discussion, argue
Significado en Español
debate
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tranh luận, tranh cãi
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Example Sentence
They will debate the issue tonight.
他们今晚辩论这个问题。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de(strengthen)+bate(strike)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the best synonym for “debate”?
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A
discuss
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B
ignore
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C
build
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D
destroy
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A — discuss.
“debate” means n./v. formal discussion, argue
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The two candidates will ______ the issue on live television tonight.
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A
ignore
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B
avoid
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C
debate
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D
conceal
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C — debate.
“debate” means n./v. formal discussion, argue
Common questions about “debate”
What does “debate” mean?
debate — n./v. formal discussion, argue. In Chinese: 辩论，争论.
How do you pronounce “debate”?
debate is pronounced /dɪˈbeɪt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · bate.
How do you use “debate” in a sentence?
They will debate the issue tonight. (他们今晚辩论这个问题。)
What are synonyms for “debate”?
argue, discuss — all close in meaning to debate (n./v. formal discussion, argue).
Is “debate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. debate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “debate”?
de(strengthen)+bate(strike)
