I . v. a.
1.
Debate, discuss, dispute, agitate.
2.
Investigate, examine, scrutinize, sift, study, consider, follow up, inquire into.
3.
Bespeak the votes of, solicit votes from.
II . n.
1.
Discussion, debate, dispute.
2.
Examination, scrutiny, sifting.
3.
Solicitation of votes.