Debate
Debate verb - To talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion.
Usage example: we debated the advantages versus the disadvantages of the proposed waterfront development
Propound and debate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Propound" instead a verb "Debate".
Propound
Propound verb - To set before the mind for consideration.
Debate and propound are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Debate" instead a verb "Propound".
Nearby Word: propounding
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