Debated

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Past tense of debate, meaning formally discussed opposing arguments and views on a proposition.

“The council debated the planning proposal for three hours before reaching a decision.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/dɪˈbeɪtəd/

Syllables

de·bat·ed

Related Words

Synonyms

discussed argueddeliberateddisputed

Antonyms

agreedconcurred

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -TED, D appears twice, double E close together, B is the unusual letter

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points, B scores 3, the -TED ending is a flexible past-tense hook

Words Related to Debated

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “debated” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

debased debater debates debited debuted derated

Words you can make from Debated

Shorter words formed from the letters in “debated”.

beaded debate debted abede bated bedad dated debat abed abet adet ated bade bate bead beat bede beet beta bete dade date dead debe

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