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dis·cuss

discuss

pronunciation:
dih skuhs
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part of speech: verb
inflections: discussed, discusses, discussing
definition: to talk together about something.
We discussed plans for our vacation.
synonyms:
talk about
similar words:
argue, speak
Word History
Discuss comes from a Latin word that means "to shake apart" or "break up."