Hyphenation of debate

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word debate? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

de-bate

Definitions of debate:

1.	A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal The argument over foreign aid goes on and on
2.	The formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
3.	Argue with one another We debated the question of abortion John debated Mary
4.	Think about carefully Weigh They considered the possibility of a strike Turn the proposal over in your mind
5.	Discuss the pros and cons of an issue
6.	Have an argument about something

Synonyms of debate:

noun	argument, argumentation, discussion, give-and-take, word
noun	disputation, public debate, public speaking, speechmaking, speaking, oral presentation
verb	consider, moot, turn over, deliberate
verb	consider, moot, turn over, deliberate, hash out, discuss, talk over
verb	deliberate, hash out, discuss, talk over
verb	argue, contend, fence, converse, discourse

Last hyphenations of this language

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Hyphenator

The hyphen is a punctuation mark used to join words and to separate syllables of a single word. The use of hyphens is called hyphenation. The hyphen should not be confused with dashes, which are longer and have different uses, or with the minus sign, which is also longer in some contexts. Some words can be hyphenated in different places and you can use this website to find out where. Also reffered to as syllable counter and divider.