dis·cuss
discuss
- pronunciation:
- dih
skuhs
- features:
- Word History
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
discussed, discusses, discussing |
| definition 1: |
to talk together about.
We met to discuss plans for the party.- synonyms:
- talk about
- similar words:
- air, argue, speak
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| definition 2: |
to consider in writing or speech.
In this article, the writer discusses the alternatives to war.- synonyms:
- treat
- similar words:
- analyze, consider, debate, deliberate, investigate, review, talk
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| related words: |
critique, dispute |
Discuss comes from a Latin word that means "to shake apart" or "break up."