discuss
Americanverb (used with object)
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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
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Civil Law.
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to collect a debt from (the person primarily liable) before proceeding against the person secondarily liable.
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to execute against the movable property of (a debtor) before proceeding against the debtor's immovable property, as land.
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Rare. to consume (food or drink) enthusiastically.
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Obsolete. to make known; reveal.
verb
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to have a conversation about; consider by talking over; debate
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to treat (a subject) in speech or writing
the first three volumes discuss basic principles
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facetious to eat or drink with enthusiasm
Usage
What does discuss mean? Discuss means to have a conversation about or talk about a particular topic, especially to examine it more closely, debate it, or figure out a solution.You can discuss something with another person or multiple people, or you can discuss something by talking or writing about it for an audience. Discuss tends to be used in contexts in which the topic is at least somewhat serious. The noun form of discuss is discussion.Example: Listen, class, the purpose of breaking into small groups is to discuss your projects—not to chat about your personal life.
Other Word Forms
- discussable adjective
- discussant noun
- discusser noun
- discussible adjective
- nondiscussible adjective
- overdiscuss verb (used with object)
- prediscuss verb (used with object)
- rediscuss verb (used with object)
- undiscussable adjective
- undiscussible adjective
Etymology
Origin of discuss
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”)
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
On the earnings call with analysts and investors, Sandisk management said customers are now discussing shifting from quarterly agreements to multiyear deals with the company.
From Barron's
Analysts are required to disclose conflicts such as financial interests in their research and in communication with the public when discussing investments, such as during media appearances.
From Barron's
He might have been discussing a rain shower at a picnic.
From Literature
"These are the two situations we are talking about and discussing right now."
From BBC
Israeli officials recently posted videos and images on X of their trip, which they said was to discuss "concrete assistance in water, health and agriculture".
From BBC
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