debate-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: Think about carefully or weigh; discuss the pros and cons of an issue or question.

Commentary: INCLUDES: DEBATE ON Syntax Is: NP1 DEBATE NP2[topic]

Examples:
We debated the question of abortion.
Sherman and Martha debate on foreign policy all the time.
They debated the possibility of a strike.

Mappings:
VerbNet: chit_chat-37.6-1,correspond-36.1-1-1
FrameNet: Discussion
PropBank: debate.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2, 3, 4

Sense Number 2: Argue against an opponent.

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[actor[human]] DEBATE NP2[actor[human]]

Examples:
John debated Mary in the second round of the tournament.

Mappings:
VerbNet: meet-36.3-2
FrameNet: Discussion
PropBank: debate.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1