discuss

verb

dis·cuss di-ˈskəs

discussed; discussing; discusses

Synonyms of discuss next

transitive verb

: to talk about

discussing the news of the day

: to investigate by reasoning or argument

discuss the matter with your family

: to present in detail for examination or consideration

as discussed in the text

obsolete : declare

discuss the same in French unto him—

Shakespeare

obsolete : dispel

discussable adjective

or discussible

di-ˈskə-sə-bəl

discusser noun

Choose the Right Synonym for discuss

discuss, argue, debate mean to discourse about in order to reach conclusions or to convince.

discuss implies a sifting of possibilities especially by presenting considerations pro and con.

discussed the need for a new highway

argue implies the offering of reasons or evidence in support of convictions already held.

argued that the project would be too costly

debate suggests formal or public argument between opposing parties

debated the merits of the amendment

; it may also apply to deliberation with oneself.

I'm debating whether I should go

Examples of discuss in a Sentence

She discussed the plan with several colleagues. They held a meeting to discuss the future of the company. We'll discuss where to meet later. Have you discussed the matter with your family? In the first chapter, the author discusses childcare issues. The article discusses the theory in depth.

Recent Examples on the Web The council is scheduled to discuss and vote on the historic preservation overlay at its May 1 meeting. —

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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024 By the end of the study, 21 patients received personalized treatment plans, 19 patients had treatment plans discussed by their hospital’s molecular tumor board, and 14 patients received therapeutic intervention. —

Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024 Even Netanyahu’s political rivals have refrained from publicly discussing the two-state solution since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. —

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Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024 Opdyke showed investigators a WhatsApp text thread where the officers discussed their plan, Reynolds said. —

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French discusser, from Latin discussus, past participle of discutere to disperse, from dis- apart + quatere to shake — more at dis-, quash

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

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Kids Definition

discuss

verb

dis·cuss dis-ˈkəs

: to consider carefully and openly by reasoning or argument

discuss a proposal

: to talk about

discuss the weather

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