DISCUSS


Meaning of DISCUSS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ di-ˈskəs ]

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

discuss ed plans for the party

c. : to talk about

3. obsolete : declare

• dis·cuss·able or dis·cuss·ible -ˈskə-sə-bəl adjective

• dis·cuss·er 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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.