Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Debating.
Debating - as a noun
A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
Example: "The argument over foreign aid goes on and on"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
argumentargumentationHypernyms (Closely Related)
discussiongive-and-takewordHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disputationpublic debateDebating - as a verb
Argue with one another
Example: "We debated the question of abortion"
Think about carefully; weigh
Example: "They considered the possibility of a strike"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
considerdeliberatemootturn overHypernyms (Closely Related)
discusshash outtalk overHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Discuss the pros and cons of an issue
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deliberateHypernyms (Closely Related)
discusshash outtalk overHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"They were debating whether to accept the job offer or not."
"The students were debating the pros and cons of social media."
"We spent the evening debating the current political issues."
"She enjoys debating with her colleagues during lunch breaks."
"The panel was debating the proposed changes to the education system."
Word Game Points
Is DEBATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, debating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEBATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is DEBATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, debating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEBATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is DEBATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, debating is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEBATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.