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discuss
[dih-skuhs]
verb (used with object)
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: ,Civil Law.Ģż
to collect a debt from (the person primarily liable) before proceeding against the person secondarily liable.
to execute against the movable property of (a debtor) before proceeding against the debtor's immovable property, as land.
Rare.Ģżto consume (food or drink) enthusiastically.
Obsolete.Ģżto make known; reveal.
discuss
/ »åÉŖĖ²õ°ģŹ²õ /
verb
to have a conversation about; consider by talking over; debate
to treat (a subject) in speech or writing
the first three volumes discuss basic principles
facetiousĢżto eat or drink with enthusiasm
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- discusser noun
- discussable adjective
- discussible adjective
- nondiscussible adjective
- overdiscuss verb (used with object)
- prediscuss verb (used with object)
- rediscuss verb (used with object)
- undiscussable adjective
- undiscussible adjective
- »å¾±²õĖ³¦³Ü²õ²õ¾±²ś±ō±š adjective
- »å¾±²õĖ³¦³Ü²õ²õ²¹²Ō³Ł noun
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of discuss1
Example Sentences
Israel's decision to attack Iran will force the Group of Seven western powers to spend less time on other issues and instead discuss ways of managing the conflict.
Sir Keir made the remarks as he travelled to Canada for the G7 summit, where he said the weekend's "intense" developments would be further discussed.
You probably have discussed this in previous columns but might be worth repeating.
When they actually consider arguments for and against and discuss them in a civil manner, in an evidence-based environment, with fellow citizens.
On Monday, there was what was described as a "table top exercise" chaired by the Foreign Secretary David Lammy, where the nature and steps of the UK's response was discussed.
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When To Use
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 projectsānot to chat about your personal life.
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