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"verb: -bat?Eed, -bat?Eing, -bates.
intransitive verb
1. To consider something; deliberate.
2. To engage in argument by discussing opposing points.
3. To engage in a formal discussion or argument. See synonyms at discuss
4. Obsolete To fight or quarrel.
transitive verb
1. To deliberate on; consider.
2. To dispute or argue about.
3. To discuss or argue (a question, for example) formally.
4. Obsolete To fight or argue for or over.
noun
1. A discussion involving opposing points; an argument.
2. Deliberation; consideration: passed the motion with little debate.
3. A formal contest of argumentation in which two opposing teams defend and attack a given proposition.
4. Obsolete Conflict; strife.
derivatives
de?Ebate'ment
noun
de?Ebat'er
noun"
Do you have a different definition for "more" also? Looking at the word "debate" above, I count only 3 out of the 12 choices that may possibly be considered "negative." Interesting though, "negative" as intent implied never shows up.
Again, those with differing views on an issue will "argue" their case between a jury or judge or someone may be called upon to put forth their "argument" on an issue. Perhaps it is your immaturity that is keeping you from ceding this point on usage of this word in a way that can mean something other than a negative hostile engagement.
Sorry you took the word for its negative connotation. I have gone out of my way to explain that I am not using the version of the word you are insisting it is "more" of than any other meaning. Why don`t you go to google and just search a few things like: Arguments for capital punishment, social welfare, national insurance, or a number of controversial topics and you might see that the word is used in a way that sides of issues put for their reasons of their beliefs.
intransitive verb
1. To consider something; deliberate.
2. To engage in argument by discussing opposing points.
3. To engage in a formal discussion or argument. See synonyms at discuss
4. Obsolete To fight or quarrel.
transitive verb
1. To deliberate on; consider.
2. To dispute or argue about.
3. To discuss or argue (a question, for example) formally.
4. Obsolete To fight or argue for or over.
noun
1. A discussion involving opposing points; an argument.
2. Deliberation; consideration: passed the motion with little debate.
3. A formal contest of argumentation in which two opposing teams defend and attack a given proposition.
4. Obsolete Conflict; strife.
derivatives
de?Ebate'ment
noun
de?Ebat'er
noun"
TPJust sounds [u said:more[/u] negative, doesn't it :blush: ?
Do you have a different definition for "more" also? Looking at the word "debate" above, I count only 3 out of the 12 choices that may possibly be considered "negative." Interesting though, "negative" as intent implied never shows up.
Again, those with differing views on an issue will "argue" their case between a jury or judge or someone may be called upon to put forth their "argument" on an issue. Perhaps it is your immaturity that is keeping you from ceding this point on usage of this word in a way that can mean something other than a negative hostile engagement.
Sorry you took the word for its negative connotation. I have gone out of my way to explain that I am not using the version of the word you are insisting it is "more" of than any other meaning. Why don`t you go to google and just search a few things like: Arguments for capital punishment, social welfare, national insurance, or a number of controversial topics and you might see that the word is used in a way that sides of issues put for their reasons of their beliefs.