debate (with someone) about something
- debate (with someone) about something
debate (with someone) about something
1. to enter into a long and disciplined discussion on a particular subject with someone. •
Our team debated with the other team about the chances for world peace.
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The candidates debate about taxes tomorrow.
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We will debate with them about health care.
2. Fig. to argue with someone about something. •
I do not intend to debate with you about that matter.
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Tom did not agree to debate about it.
Dictionary of American idioms.
2013.
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