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dis·course
 discourse
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
dIs
kors
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| definition 1: |
verbal communication; conversation.
Asking questions is part of typical discourse.- synonyms:
- conversation
- similar words:
- chat, colloquy, communication, converse, dialogue, discussion, gab, intercourse, palaver, talk
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| definition 2: |
a discussion in speech or writing, often formal and at some length.
- synonyms:
- address, colloquy, discussion
- similar words:
- dialogue, dissertation, essay, exposition, lecture, oration, speech, study, talk, thesis, treatise
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| related words: |
address, conversation, monologue, word |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
dIs
kors
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dihs
kors
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| inflections: |
discoursed, discourses, discoursing |
| definition 1: |
to communicate verbally; converse.
- synonyms:
- converse, talk
- similar words:
- chat, confabulate, confer, dialogue, discuss, rap, speak
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| definition 2: |
to discuss a subject formally and at some length in speech or writing.
- synonyms:
- declaim, lecture
- similar words:
- dialogue, expound, orate, perorate, pontificate, sermonize, speak, talk
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| related words: |
canvass, dilate, enlarge, lecture, talk |
| derivation: |
discourser (n.) |
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