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“Present your case,” says the Lord. “Bring forth your strong reasons,” says the King of Jacob. Isaiah 41:21

Debate

v., -bat·ed, -bat·ing, -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.

v.tr.

1. To deliberate on; consider.
2. To dispute or argue about.
3. To discuss or argue (a question, for example) formally.
4. Obsolete. To fight or argue for or over.

n.

1. A discussion involving opposing points; an argument.
2. Deliberation; consideration: passed the motion with little debate.
3. A formal contest of argumentation in which two opposing teams defend and attack a given proposition.
4. Obsolete. Conflict; strife.

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