Debate vs. Forum

Debatenoun

An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.

Debatenoun

An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.

Debatenoun

(uncountable) Discussion of opposing views.

Debatenoun

(frequently in the French form débat) A type of literary composition, taking the form of a discussion or disputation, commonly found in the vernacular medieval poetry of many European countries, as well as in medieval Latin.

Debatenoun

(obsolete) Strife, discord.

Debateverb

(ambitransitive) To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.

Debateverb

To fight.

Debateverb

To engage in combat for; to strive for.

Debateverb

(transitive) To consider (to oneself), to think over, to attempt to decide

Debateverb

To engage in combat for; to strive for.

Debateverb

To contend for in words or arguments; to strive to maintain by reasoning; to dispute; to contest; to discuss; to argue for and against.

Debateverb

To engage in strife or combat; to fight.

Debateverb

To contend in words; to dispute; hence, to deliberate; to consider; to discuss or examine different arguments in the mind; - often followed by on or upon.

Debatenoun

A fight or fighting; contest; strife.

Debatenoun

Contention in words or arguments; discussion for the purpose of elucidating truth or influencing action; strife in argument; controversy; as, the debates in Parliament or in Congress.

Debatenoun

Subject of discussion.

Debatenoun

a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal;

Debatenoun

the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote)

Debateverb

argue with one another;

Debateverb

think about carefully; weigh;

Debateverb

discuss the pros and cons of an issue

Debateverb

have an argument about something

Debatenoun

a formal discussion on a particular matter in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward and which usually ends with a vote

Debatenoun

an argument about a particular subject, especially one in which many people are involved

Debateverb

argue about (a subject), especially in a formal manner

Debateverb

consider a possible course of action in one's mind before reaching a decision

Debate

Debate is a process that involves formal discourse on a particular topic. In a debate, arguments are put forward for often opposing viewpoints.

Forumnoun

A place for discussion.

Forumnoun

A gathering for the purpose of discussion.

Forumnoun

A form of discussion involving a panel of presenters and often participation by members of the audience.

Forumnoun

(Internet) An Internet message board where users can post messages regarding one or more topics of discussion.

Forumnoun

(historical) A square or marketplace in a Roman town, used for public business and commerce.

Forumnoun

A market place or public place in Rome, where causes were judicially tried, and orations delivered to the people.

Forumnoun

A tribunal; a court; an assembly empowered to hear and decide causes.

Forumnoun

a public meeting or assembly for open discussion

Forumnoun

a public facility to meet for open discussion

Forumnoun

a place of assembly for the people in ancient Greece