discuss

transitive verb Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French discusser, Latin discussus, past participle of discutere to disperse, from dis- apart + quatere to shake — more at dis-, quash Date: 14th century 1. obsolete dispel 2. a. to investigate by reasoning or argument b. to present in detail for examination or consideration <

discussed plans for the party

> c. to talk about 3. obsolete declare • discussable or discussible adjective • discusser noun Synonyms: 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

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