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 and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote)
1.argue with one another;
We debated the question of abortion
2.think about carefully; weigh;
They considered the possibility of a strike
3.discuss the pros and cons of an issue
4.have an argument about something