1noun
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
“the argument over foreign aid goes on and on”
01 Word definition
debate
6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants
Is DEBATE a word?
Yes. DEBATE is a 6-letter noun. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
D-E-B-A-T-EHow do you spell DEBATE?
DEBATE contains 6 letters, begins with D, and ends with E.
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2noun
the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗argumentargumentationdisputationpublic debate
02 Letter breakdown
How is DEBATE spelled?
D1E2B3A4T5E6
03 Word-game status
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About DEBATE.
How do you spell DEBATE?
DEBATE is spelled D-E-B-A-T-E. It contains 6 letters.