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discuss

verb
dis·​cuss | \ di-ˈskÉ™s How to pronounce discuss (audio) \
discussed; discussing; discusses

Definition of discuss

transitive verb

1a : to talk about discussing the news of the day
b : to investigate by reasoning or argument discuss the matter with your family
c : to present in detail for examination or consideration as discussed in the text
2 obsolete : declare discuss the same in French unto him— Shakespeare
3 obsolete : dispel
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Other Words from discuss

discussable or discussible \ di-​ˈskÉ™-​sÉ™-​bÉ™l How to pronounce discussible (audio) \ adjective
discusser noun

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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

discuss, argue, and debate mean to talk about something in order to reach a decision or to convince someone of a point of view. discuss is used when there is an exchange of ideas. We will discuss plans for the school picnic. argue is used when evidence or reasons for or against something are given. She argued for the need for more hospitals. debate is used when there is an argument between opposing persons or groups according to rules and often before an audience. The candidates will debate on TV.

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.
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Recent Examples on the Web

 Pick a book, read it and discuss it with Club members and join Mrs. K. The program began on Sept. 18. — courant.com, "Community News For The Enfield Edition," 11 Sep. 2019 The company and its biggest backer, SoftBank, are also discussing whether to delay the IPO, people with knowledge of the talks have said. — Sophie Alexander, Fortune, "As WeWork’s IPO Uncertainty Grows, Its Founder’s Projected Net Worth Shrinks," 11 Sep. 2019 The singers recently discussed that time with V Magazine. — Abby Gardner, Glamour, "Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes’s Relationship: A Complete Timeline," 9 Sep. 2019 The last episode discussed Woods' appearance on Jada Pinkett Smith's Red Table Talk, which occurred on March 1. — Martha Sorren, refinery29.com, "When Was The New Season Of Keeping Up With The Kardashians Filmed?," 8 Sep. 2019 On June 13, the House Intelligence Community held a hearing to discuss the growing threats to national security posed by highly realistic deepfake videos. — David Singer, The Hollywood Reporter, "How Hollywood Can (and Can’t) Fight Back Against Deepfake Videos (Guest Column)," 7 Sep. 2019 The person requested anonymity because the resolution is still being worked out and the person wasn’t authorized to discuss it. — Washington Post, "House Judiciary preparing vote on impeachment hearing rules," 6 Sep. 2019 Hitherto unimaginable tactics, such as asking the queen to veto anti-no-deal legislation, are now openly discussed. — The Economist, "How Britain’s staid Conservative Party became a radical insurgency," 5 Sep. 2019 Though the council mainly discussed traffic as its reason for the denial, the vote highlights its ongoing attempt to retain Huntington’s beach town aesthetic. — Priscella Vega, Daily Pilot, "Huntington Beach council rejects disputed Ellis Avenue residential-commercial project," 4 Sep. 2019

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First Known Use of discuss

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

History and Etymology for discuss

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

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discuss

verb
How to pronounce discuss (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of discuss

: to talk about (something) with another person or group
: to give information, ideas, opinions, etc., about (something) in writing or speech

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discuss

verb
dis·​cuss | \ di-ˈskÉ™s How to pronounce discuss (audio) \
discussed; discussing

Kids Definition of discuss

1 : to talk about
2 : to argue or consider fully and openly The article discusses ways to save energy.

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