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| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : dih-skuhs |
| Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈskʌs |
Definition of discuss
Origin :- mid-14c., "to examine, investigate," from Latin discuss-, past participle stem of discutere "to dash to pieces, agitate," in Late Latin and Vulgar Latin also "to discuss, investigate" (see discussion). Meaning "examine by argument, debate" is from mid-15c. Related: Discussed; discussing.
- verb talk over with another
- "And I have no wish to discuss anything," Mary returned evenly.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- Discuss the importance of salads and their value in the diet.
- Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
- It is not the purpose of the authors to discuss the subject pro or con.
- Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
- It is useless to discuss the Chitral question independently.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
- I want to discuss it with Mr. Hinde, but I haven't had a chance to do that yet.
- Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
- Mr. Field invited Mr. Gisborne to his house in order to discuss the project.
- Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
- You have interested me considerably, sir, and I should be glad to discuss the matter with you.
- Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance
- Hatteras, let us discuss the question calmly, and examine the case on all sides.
- Extract from : « The Field of Ice » by Jules Verne
- In the first place, I could not talk about it with my governess, as she would not discuss the piece at all.
- Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
- When I arrived at Duquesnel's house, he asked me to go in and discuss the costumes with his wife.
- Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
Synonyms for discuss
- altercate
- argue
- bounce off
- canvass
- compare notes
- confabulate
- confer
- consider
- consult with
- contend
- contest
- converse
- debate
- deliberate
- descant
- discept
- discourse about
- dispute
- dissert
- dissertate
- examine
- exchange views on
- explain
- figure
- get together
- go into
- groupthink
- hash over
- hold forth
- jaw
- kick about
- knock around
- moot
- put heads together
- reason about
- review
- sift
- take up
- thrash out
- toss around
- ventilate
- weigh
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