What does DEBATE mean?

Pronunciation
/dəˈbeɪt/
Letters
6
Scrabble score
9
Words With Friends score
10
How common
Common

Meaning

verb

  1. argue with one another“We debated the question of abortion”
  2. think about carefully; weigh“They considered the possibility of a strike”
  3. discuss the pros and cons of an issue
  4. have an argument about something

noun

  1. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal“the argument over foreign aid goes on and on”
  2. the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

debated11debates10debating12

Anagrams of DEBATE

No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.

Words inside DEBATE

40 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

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Questions

Is DEBATE a valid word in word games?

DEBATE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is DEBATE worth?

DEBATE is worth 9 points with Scrabble letter values and 10 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from DEBATE?

40 other words, including BE, AT, BAD and DE.