Scrabble & Words with friends points
- debates is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
- debates is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
- debates is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11
Definition of debates
- a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal (noun)
Synonyms
- argument
- argumentation
- have an argument about something (verb)
Synonyms
- argue
- contend
- fence
- think about carefully; weigh (verb)
Synonyms
- consider
- deliberate
- moot
- turn over
- the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) (noun)
Synonyms
- disputation
- public debate
- discuss the pros and cons of an issue (verb)
Synonyms
- deliberate
- argue with one another (verb)
Examples
- We debated the question of abortion
- John debated Mary
See definition of debates in Merriam Webster