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  foundsheep said:
Debating is different from argueing.

according to the dictionary...it can be the same thing...

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de·bate  

v. intr.

To consider something; deliberate.

To engage in argument by discussing opposing points.

To engage in a formal discussion or argument. See Synonyms at discuss.

Obsolete. To fight or quarrel.

v. tr.

To deliberate on; consider.

To dispute or argue about.

To discuss or argue (a question, for example) formally.

Obsolete. To fight or argue for or over.

n.

A discussion involving opposing points; an argument.

Deliberation; consideration: passed the motion with little debate.

A formal contest of argumentation in which two opposing teams defend and attack a given proposition.

Obsolete. Conflict; strife.

ar·gue   

v. tr.

To put forth reasons for or against; debate: “It is time to stop arguing tax-rate reductions and to enact them” (Paul Craig Roberts).

To attempt to prove by reasoning; maintain or contend: The speaker argued that more immigrants should be admitted to the country.

To give evidence of; indicate: “Similarities cannot always be used to argue descent” (Isaac Asimov).

To persuade or influence (another), as by presenting reasons: argued the clerk into lowering the price.

v. intr.

To put forth reasons for or against something: argued for dismissal of the case; argued against an immediate counterattack.

To engage in a quarrel; dispute.

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