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discuss Definition

dis·cuss (di skus′)

transitive verb

  1. Obsolete to disperse; dispel
  2. to talk or write about; take up in conversation or in a discourse; consider and argue the pros and cons of

Etymology: ME discussen, to examine, scatter < L discussus, pp. of discutere, to strike asunder, scatter < dis-, apart + quatere, to shake, beat: see quash

discuss Related Forms
dis·cuss′·able adjective or dis·cuss′·ible dis·cuss′er noun
discuss Synonyms

discuss

v.

argue, debate, dispute, talk about, talk of, explain, contest, confer, consult, talk with, advise with, reason with, exchange observations, deal with, take up, address, examine, look over, consider, deliberate, talk over, talk out, take up in conference, engage in conversation, go into, think over, write about, telephone about, have a conference on, take into consideration, discourse on, reason, contend, wrangle, argue for and against, canvass, handle, present, review, recite, ventilate, air, examine by argument, plead, treat, speak of, converse, commune, have a talk with, have a word with, present varied opinions, parley, discourse, altercate, ratiocinate, take under advisement, exchange views, compare notes, moot, comment upon, have it out, speak on, hold forth, bandy words, kick around*, toss around*, bat around*, have a bull session*, chew the fat*, chew the rag*, jaw*, confabulate*, confab*, knock around*, go into a huddle*, put heads together*, rap*, hash out*, hash over*, thrash out*; see also consult, debate, talk 1.

Antonyms delay*, table, postpone.

discuss implies a talking about something in a deliberative fashion, with varying opinions offered constructively and usually amicably, so as to settle an issue, decide on a course of action, etc.; argue implies the citing of reasons or evidence to support or refute an assertion, belief, proposition, etc.; debate implies a formal argument, usually on public questions, in contests between opposing groups; dispute implies argument in which there is a contradiction of an assertion, often presented in an angry or heated manner

discuss Usage Examples

Used with why or when

  • what: The guys stopped to discuss what we wanted to do.
  • which: Survey follow-up Go through the script and discuss which HIV and AIDS facts students didn't know before.
  • why: The interview with an MP only took place on condition that I agreed that we could not discuss why the interview was taking place.
  • who: Up with work today usagencies is to insurers quot quietly discussing who.
  • where: Graham & Gonzo went down West to discuss where he had reached on previous dig.

Object

  • issue: A network might expect to meet once or twice a semester to discuss issues agreed by its members.
  • matter: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Was there any way to discuss these matters of personal conscience?
  • possibility: May 4th, 2006 graeme Last night we discussed a few possibilities for the next book to read.
  • topic: The five meetings thereafter discuss topics relating to the themes covered in the lectures.
  • implication: The next day Dr. Little chaired an ad hoc CVL meeting to discuss the implications of BSE for biological products containing bovine extracted material.
  • aspect: There's an excellent, lengthy video interview with Munro who is keen to discuss all aspects of her career in exploitation films.

Preposition: at

  • length: The last game at the Ark was discussed at some length.
  • meeting: John also raised the issue of probationary periods which could also be discussed at the next meeting.

Followed by an intransitive particle

  • along: The design and validation, assessment & evaluation of the course was discussed along with teacher support issues.

Preposition: in

  • chapter: By the way - many of these issues are discussed in chapter 11 of Methods in Enzymology, volume 277, pp.
  • detail: All of the above benefits can be discussed in further detail upon application.
  • depth: All such projects are discussed in depth with the client to ensure that their exact wishes georgian chimneypieces, custom made surrounds are understood.
  • section: Media types are further discussed in the section on style sheets.
  • context: The findings are discussed in the context of two competing theories of semantic breakdown in DAT.
  • article: As discussed in the previous article, we fly from our center point ( or center of gravity ).