ˈɑː.ɡjuː ˈɑɹ.ɡju kənˈsɪdə kənˈsɪdɚ kənˈtɛnd dɪˈbeɪt dɪˈbeɪt dɪˈlɪbəɹət dɪsˌpjuːˈteɪʃən fɛns ˈmʊt argue with one another We debated the question of abortion John debated Mary have an argument about something discuss the pros and cons of an issue think about carefully; weigh They considered the possibility of a strike Turn the proposal over in your mind a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal the argument over foreign aid goes on and on the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)