dobs vs kona
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Debate doesn't always have to devolve into arguments.
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(Apr 12 06, 14:22)de·bate Audio pronunciation of "debate" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (d-bt)
v. de·bat·ed, de·bat·ing, de·bates
v. intr.1. To consider something; deliberate.
2. To engage in argument by discussing opposing points.
3. To engage in a formal discussion or argument. See Synonyms at discuss.
4. Obsolete. To fight or quarrel.debate
n 1: a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on" [syn: argument, argumentation] 2: the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote) [syn: disputation, public debate] v 1: argue with one another; "We debated the question of abortion"; "John debated Mary" 2: think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind" [syn: consider, moot, turn over, deliberate] 3: discuss the pros and cons of an issue [syn: deliberate] 4: have an argument about something [syn: argue, contend, fence]