[noun] a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on" Synonyms:argument, argumentation
[noun] the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote) Synonyms:disputation, public
[verb] argue with one another; "We debated the question of abortion"; "John debated Mary"
[verb] think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind" Synonyms:consider, moot, turn over, deliberate
[verb] discuss the pros and cons of an issue Synonyms:deliberate
[verb] have an argument about something Synonyms:argue, contend, fence
