| adduce |
to cite as evidence or proof; bring to bear in argument or discussion. |
| airing |
public exposure, as to discussion, scrutiny, or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| Alex Haley |
a U.S. author celebrated for his pulitzer prize-winning work of historical fiction, Roots: The Saga of an American Family (1976), a publication whose subsequent television broadcast adaptation spawned a national discussion about race and race relations (b.1921--d.1992). |
| apropos |
in connection with the topic just mentioned or under discussion. [1/4 definitions] |
| argument |
a discussion in which there is disagreement along with presentation of various sides of an issue. [2/6 definitions] |
| argumentation |
a discussion of an arguable or debatable issue. [1/2 definitions] |
| aside |
a departure from the main point in a speech or discussion. [1/6 definitions] |
| belabor |
to continue excessive efforts on or excessive discussion of. [1/2 definitions] |
| beside the point |
not relevant to the main focus of interest or discussion. |
| brainstorming |
a spontaneous and unrestrained discussion by a group of people for the purpose of generating new ideas or solving problems. |
| bring in |
to involve (someone) in a discussion or proceeding. [1/5 definitions] |
| bring into |
to cause (someone) to be part of a discussion, conversation, or argument. |
| bring up |
to put (a subject or idea) into conversation or discussion. [1/4 definitions] |
| brouhaha |
spirited noise, discussion, or confusion among many people; commotion; hubbub. [1/2 definitions] |
| by the way |
used to add into a conversation something that is on a different subject. This may simply function as a quick interruption of the original discussion or it may serve to change the direction of the conversation completely. |
| canvass |
a close examination or detailed discussion. [1/8 definitions] |
| closed |
not open to further discussion or analysis. [1/6 definitions] |
| closet |
to take aside into a private area, as for confidential discussion. [1/3 definitions] |
| closeted |
being in a state of privacy that allows secret discussion. |
| confer |
to deliberate together; hold a discussion. [1/2 definitions] |
| conference call |
a telephone conversation or discussion in which three or more people participate at the same time. |