CEFR B1

debated

verb

Meaning

Engaged in a formal discussion or argument on a particular topic, often in a public setting or in a legislative body.

Examples

The students debated the pros and cons of the new school policy.
Members of parliament debated the proposed bill for hours.

Synonyms: argued, discussed, contested, deliberated

Anaversity is an English-learning platform with private classes, Ani practice, and Campus tools for reading, listening, vocabulary, quizzes, level checks, and progress.

debated (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈbeɪtɪd/

Definition

Engaged in a formal discussion or argument on a particular topic, often in a public setting or in a legislative body.

Examples

The students debated the pros and cons of the new school policy.
Members of parliament debated the proposed bill for hours.
They debated the best strategy for winning the game.

How to Use debated

debate about (prepositional phrase): To formally discuss or argue about a subject. — "They debated about the best way to fund the project."
debate with (prepositional phrase): To engage in a formal argument or discussion with another person or group. — "She debated with the opposing candidate on live television."
debate whether (collocation): To consider and discuss the options of a particular course of action. — "We debated whether to invest in new equipment."

Synonyms of debated

Words with a similar meaning to debated:

Antonyms of debated

Words with the opposite meaning to debated:

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary