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debates

Saydi-BAYTS/dɪˈbeɪts/

2 meanings of debates

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of debate. Use this form when you mean more than one debate.

    The candidates took part in three televised debates before the vote.

    School debates teach students to argue both sides of a question.

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  2. 2
    verb
    Present form of debate used with he, she, or it.

    She debates with great confidence in front of large crowds.

    He often debates whether to take the longer, safer route home.

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debates is a form of debate

debate, noun: talk in which people give different opinions about something and argue about which is right Full entry

Forms
debatedebates plural
Spelling
debate → debates: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /s/.

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