debate

When people talk about different sides of an issue.

Word Structure

ə = about, suppose; A = they, say

6 Letters

2 Syllables: de•bate

5 Phonemes

Vowels: ə, A

Sentence Examples

They debate their ideas.

To debate means to consider opposing views.

The committee debated the plan.

Semantic Relatives

Argue

Discuss

President

Textbook

Part of Read American Democracy by Attainment