debated
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to have talked about something seriously, especially when people disagree.
v.the past tense of 'debate', referring to the act of engaging in a formal or structured argument about a specific topic.
Simple“The committee debated the new rules for three hours before voting.”
In context“The parliament debated the proposed environmental legislation at length, with representatives from both sides presenting detailed scientific evidence to support their claims.”
UsageOften used with 'whether' or 'the merits of'.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describes a topic that people are still talking about because they do not agree on the answer.
adj.referring to a subject or proposition that is currently under discussion and has not reached a consensus.
Simple“The cause of the accident is still a hotly debated topic in the news.”
In context“The long-term impact of artificial intelligence on the labour market remains a much-debated issue among economists and social scientists.”
UsageUsually appears before the noun it modifies.