discuss
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discuss
talk over; examine a subject
Not to be confused with:
discus – a disk thrown in athletic competitions
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dis·cuss
(dĭ-skŭs′)v. dis·cussed, dis·cuss·ing, dis·cuss·es
v.tr.
1. To speak with another or others about; talk over: discussed the matter briefly.
2. To examine or consider (a subject) in speech or writing: The book discusses the challenges that journalists face today.
v.intr.
1. To speak with another or others about something: As we discussed yesterday, the problem could have more than one solution.
2. To examine or consider a subject in speech or writing.
3. To come to an agreement as a result of a discussion: As we discussed, you will clean your room before going out.
[Middle English discussen, to examine, from Anglo-Norman discusser, from Latin discussus, past participle of discutere, to break up : dis-, apart; see dis- + quatere, to shake; see kwēt- in Indo-European roots.]
dis·cuss′a·ble, dis·cuss′i·ble adj.
Synonyms: discuss, argue, debate, dispute
These verbs mean to talk with others in an effort to reach agreement, to ascertain truth, or to convince. Discuss involves close examination of a subject with interchange of opinions: My therapist discussed my concerns with my parents.
Argue emphasizes the presentation of facts and reasons in support of a position opposed by others: The lawyer argued the plaintiff's case.
Debate involves formal, often public argument: The candidates debated the campaign issues.
Dispute implies differences of opinion and usually sharp argument: The senators disputed over increases in the proposed budget.
These verbs mean to talk with others in an effort to reach agreement, to ascertain truth, or to convince. Discuss involves close examination of a subject with interchange of opinions: My therapist discussed my concerns with my parents.
Argue emphasizes the presentation of facts and reasons in support of a position opposed by others: The lawyer argued the plaintiff's case.
Debate involves formal, often public argument: The candidates debated the campaign issues.
Dispute implies differences of opinion and usually sharp argument: The senators disputed over increases in the proposed budget.
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discuss
(dɪˈskʌs)vb (tr)
1. to have a conversation about; consider by talking over; debate
2. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) to treat (a subject) in speech or writing: the first three volumes discuss basic principles.
3. facetious rare to eat or drink with enthusiasm
[C14: from Late Latin discussus examined, from discutere to investigate, from Latin: to dash to pieces, from dis-1 + quatere to shake, strike]
disˈcussant, disˈcusser n
disˈcussible, disˈcussable adj
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dis•cuss
(dɪˈskʌs)v.t.
1. to consider or examine by argument, comment, etc.; talk over or write about.
2. Obs. to make known.
[1300–50; (< Anglo-French discusser) < Latin discussus, past participle of discutere to shatter, scatter]
dis•cuss′er, n.
dis•cuss′a•ble, dis•cuss′i•ble, adj.
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discuss
If you discuss something with someone, you talk to them seriously about it.
She could not discuss his school work with him.
We need to discuss what to do.
We discussed whether to call the police.
Be Careful!
Discuss is always followed by a direct object, a wh-clause, or a whether-clause. Don't say, for example, 'I discussed with him' or 'They discussed'.
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discuss
Past participle: discussed
Gerund: discussing
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| Verb | 1. | discuss - to consider or examine in speech or writing; "The author talks about the different aspects of this question"; "The class discussed Dante's `Inferno'" deal, plow, handle, treat, cover, address - act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; "This book deals with incest"; "The course covered all of Western Civilization"; "The new book treats the history of China" descant - talk at great length about something of one's interest talk shop - discuss matters that are related to work; "As soon as they met, the linguists started to talk shop" |
| 2. | discuss - speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion; "We discussed our household budget" negotiate, talk terms, negociate - discuss the terms of an arrangement; "They negotiated the sale of the house" negociate - confer with another in order to come to terms or reach an agreement; "The parties negociated all night" powwow - hold a powwow, talk, conference or meeting deliberate, debate - discuss the pros and cons of an issue deliberate, moot, debate, consider, turn over - think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind" bandy, kick around - discuss lightly; "We bandied around these difficult questions" advise, counsel, rede - give advice to; "The teacher counsels troubled students"; "The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud" confer, confab, confabulate, consult - have a conference in order to talk something over; "We conferred about a plan of action" talk of, talk about - discuss or mention; "They spoke of many things" bandy about - discuss casually; "bandy about an idea" hammer out, thrash out - discuss vehemently in order to reach a solution or an agreement; "The leaders of the various Middle Eastern countries are trying to hammer out a peace agreement" |
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discuss
verb
1. talk about, consider, debate, review, go into, examine, argue about, thrash out, ventilate, reason about, exchange views on, deliberate about, weigh up the pros and cons of, converse about, confer about They met today to discuss how to respond to the ultimatum.
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discuss
verbTo speak together and exchange ideas and opinions about:
Slang: rap.
Idiom: go into a huddle.
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[dɪsˈkʌs] VTCollins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
discuss
(diˈskas) verb to talk about. We had a meeting to discuss our plans for the future.discutir
diˈscussion (-ʃən) noun (an act of) talking about something. I think there has been too much discussion of this subject; Discussions between the heads of state took place in strict security.discusión
to discuss (not discuss about) a problem.
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discuss
→ deliberar , discutirMultilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
discuss
v. discutir, argumentar.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012