discuss

[ dih-skuhs ]

verb (used with object)

1. to consider or examine by argument, comment, etc.; talk over or write about, especially to explore solutions; debate:

   to discuss the proposed law on taxes.

   Synonyms: deliberate, reason

2. Civil Law.
   1. to collect a debt from (the person primarily liable) before proceeding against the person secondarily liable.
   2. to execute against the movable property of (a debtor) before proceeding against the debtor's immovable property, as land.
3. Rare. to consume (food or drink) enthusiastically.
4. Obsolete. to make known; reveal.

discuss

/ dɪˈskʌs /

verb

1. to have a conversation about; consider by talking over; debate
2. to treat (a subject) in speech or writing

   the first three volumes discuss basic principles

3. facetious.
   to eat or drink with enthusiasm

Derived Forms

• disˈcussible, adjective
• disˈcussant, noun

Other Words From

• dis·cuss·er noun
• dis·cuss·a·ble dis·cuss·i·ble adjective
• non·dis·cus·si·ble adjective
• o·ver·dis·cuss verb (used with object)
• pre·dis·cuss verb (used with object)
• re·dis·cuss verb (used with object)
• un·dis·cuss·a·ble adjective
• un·dis·cuss·i·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of discuss¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, either from Anglo-French discusser or directly from Latin discussus “struck asunder, shaken, scattered,” past participle of discutere, equivalent to dis- dis- ¹ + -cutere (combining form of quatere “to shake, strike”)

Word History and Origins

Origin of discuss¹

C14: from Late Latin discussus examined, from discutere to investigate, from Latin: to dash to pieces, from dis- ¹+ quatere to shake, strike

Example Sentences

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department refused to discuss the case on the record.

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Few reports of his mental illness discuss lead poisoning as a possible reason for his mental deterioration.

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You were there at my invitation to discuss issues with your constituents.

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The WHO has agreed to meet with Yang and a number of Chinese NGOs to discuss a broader ruling on the practice.

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Lometcha refuses to discuss the earlier history of Belgika—more than once he retorts, “Ask the Belgians!”

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"From what I have heard, I think I may be free to discuss this," and she paused again, with her eyes asking that she may.

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So an armistice was agreed to on June 26, and representatives of both sides met to discuss terms.

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There is no need to discuss the question of how to deal with the artist under socialism.

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Nor is it necessary here to discuss the hundred and one modifications of the socialistic plan.

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There is no need to discuss the particular way in which this policy can best be carried out.

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Related Words

• argue
• confer
• consider
• debate
• deliberate
• examine
• explain
• review
• take up