debate
/dɪˈbeɪt/noun
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वाद-विवाद, बहस
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as one-word substitution
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[C, U] ~ (about/on/over sth)
a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament, in which people express different opinions
वाद-विवाद, बहस
- a debate on the new education policy
- a school debate competition
- There was a long debate over whether to extend the school year.
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- The two candidates took part in a live television debate.
- Radhika won first prize in the inter-college debate.
- The proposal sparked a heated public debate about water sharing.
Synonyms discussion argument dispute deliberation controversy
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[I, T] ~ (sth) | ~ about sth
to discuss something, especially formally, before making a decision
बहस करना, विचार-विमर्श करना
- Parliament debated the bill for two days.
- Students will debate the pros and cons of online exams on Friday.
- The members debated the budget until late at night.
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- We debated whether to go by train or by bus.
- Experts are still debating the causes of the floods.
- The class debated about the use of mobile phones in school.
Synonyms discuss argue deliberate dispute consider
Opposite agree
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
debate on/about/over sth
A debate is held on a topic or motion; about and over also occur, especially for arguments in public.
किसी विषय या प्रस्ताव पर वाद-विवाद 'on' से होता है; सार्वजनिक बहस में 'about' और 'over' भी आते हैं।
- The Lok Sabha held a debate on the new bill.
- There is a heated debate over school fees.
debate + wh-word / whether
As a verb, debate takes whether or a wh-word when it means to consider options, often privately.
Verb के रूप में विकल्पों पर विचार करने के अर्थ में 'debate' के बाद whether या wh-word आता है।
- She debated whether to take the job.
- They are debating what to do.
debate (transitive, no preposition) / debate with sb
Debate is transitive for the topic and uses with for the opponent.
विषय के साथ 'debate' सकर्मक है और विरोधी के लिए 'with' आता है।
- The students debated the topic for an hour.
- He debated with his brother.
open to debate / the debate over
Open to debate means not settled; a fixed expression for uncertain matters.
'Open to debate' का अर्थ अनिश्चित या विवादास्पद है; यह अनिश्चित मामलों के लिए स्थिर वाक्यांश है।
- Whether the plan will work is open to debate.
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adjective + debate
heatedpubliclivelyfierceongoing
- A heated debate broke out in the hall.
verb + debate
holdjoinwinsparksettle
- The film sparked a debate on freedom of speech.
debate + noun
clubteamtopiccompetitionmotion
- Radhika joined the debate club in class nine.
debate + about
the future ofthe need forthe role ofthe cost of
- There is a debate about the role of homework.
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- After a long debate, the committee approved the proposal.
लंबी बहस के बाद समिति ने प्रस्ताव मंज़ूर कर दिया।
- Radhika won the inter-school debate on online learning.
राधिका ने ऑनलाइन शिक्षा पर अंतर-विद्यालय वाद-विवाद प्रतियोगिता जीती।
- Experts are still debating the cause of the fire.
विशेषज्ञ अब भी आग के कारण पर बहस कर रहे हैं।
- The question of reservation remains a topic of national debate.
आरक्षण का प्रश्न राष्ट्रीय बहस का विषय बना हुआ है।
- He debated for a minute before saying yes.
हाँ कहने से पहले उसने एक मिनट सोच-विचार किया।
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✗ The two teams debated about the topic for an hour.
✓ The two teams debated the topic for an hour.
As a verb, debate takes the topic directly.
Verb 'debate' के बाद विषय सीधे आता है।
✗ We had a debate on whether he should go or not to go.
✓ We had a debate on whether he should go or not.
Do not repeat the infinitive in the second part of the whether clause.
Whether clause के दूसरे भाग में infinitive दोहराया नहीं जाता।
✗ They are debating on the new policy.
✓ They are debating the new policy.
Debate as a verb is transitive; on belongs to the noun debate.
Verb 'debate' सकर्मक है; 'on' संज्ञा 'debate' के साथ आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These words describe people discussing differing views, with differences in formality and heat.
ये शब्द अलग-अलग विचारों पर चर्चा बताते हैं, औपचारिकता और उग्रता में अंतर के साथ।
A formal discussion where each side gives arguments, often with a vote or judges.
औपचारिक चर्चा जिसमें हर पक्ष तर्क देता है, प्रायः मतदान या निर्णायकों के साथ।
- The debate lasted three hours.
To talk about something in order to exchange views or decide.
विचारों के आदान-प्रदान या निर्णय के लिए किसी विषय पर बात करना।
- We discussed the plan over tea.
To give reasons for or against, often with strong feelings or anger.
पक्ष या विपक्ष में कारण देना, प्रायः तीव्र भावना या क्रोध के साथ।
- The neighbours argued over the parking space.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
discussion argument dispute deliberation controversy discuss argue deliberate consider
Antonyms
AaSpelling
de·bate
§Grammar and usage
Debate takes no preposition as a verb ('debate the issue', not 'debate on the issue'); the noun takes on or about ('a debate on the issue'); likewise discuss ('discuss the matter', never 'discuss about').
यह बहुत पूछा जाता है: verb के रूप में debate के साथ preposition नहीं ('debate the issue', 'debate on the issue' नहीं); noun के साथ on या about ('a debate on the issue'); इसी तरह discuss ('discuss the matter', 'discuss about' कभी नहीं)।
The adjective debatable means open to argument.
Adjective debatable का अर्थ 'विवाद योग्य' है।
✓In the exam
One-word substitution
A person skilled in debate is a debater; a discussion where everyone shares ideas a brainstorm.
बहस में कुशल व्यक्ति debater; सबके विचार साझा करने वाली चर्चा brainstorm।