B2
debate
/dɪˈbeɪt/
noun
debata
/dɛˈbata/· rzeczownikAlso
dyskusja(f)
Definition
A formal discussion on a particular subject in which opposing arguments are put forward.
Examples
There was a heated debate about the new policy.
Odbyła się gorąca debata na temat nowej polityki.
The presidential debate will be broadcast tonight.
Debata prezydencka zostanie wyemitowana dziś wieczorem.
Synonyms
Collocations
public debateheated debateopen a debate
verb
debatować
/dɛbaˈtɔvat͡ɕ/· czasownikAlso
dyskutowaćrozważać
Definition
To discuss a subject formally, often with different opinions, or to consider something carefully.
Examples
They debated the pros and cons of the proposal.
Debatowali nad zaletami i wadami propozycji.
I'm still debating what to do next.
Wciąż rozważam, co zrobić dalej.
Collocations
debate an issuedebate whetherdebate publicly
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