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discourse


I - noun
1. extended verbal expression in speech or writing (Freq. 2)
Hypernyms:
language unit, linguistic unit
Hyponyms:
context, linguistic context, context of use
2. an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
Syn:
sermon, preaching
Derivationally related forms:
preach (for: preaching), sermonize (for: sermon), sermonise (for: sermon)
Topics:
church service, church
Hypernyms:
address, speech
Hyponyms:
baccalaureate, kerygma, kerugma, evangelism, homily, preachment
Instance Hyponyms:
Sermon on the Mount
3. an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
- the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic
- his treatment of the race question is badly biased
Syn:
discussion, treatment
Derivationally related forms:
treat (for: treatment), discuss (for: discussion)
Hypernyms:
communication, communicating
Hyponyms:
detail, dilation, consideration, talk, expansion,
enlargement, elaboration

II - verb
1. to consider or examine in speech or writing
- The author talks about the different aspects of this question
- The class discussed Dante's 'Inferno'
Syn:
talk about, discuss
Derivationally related forms:
discussion (for: discuss)
Hypernyms:
cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address
Hyponyms:
descant, talk shop
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s somebody
- Something ----s somebody
- Something ----s something
- Sam and Sue discourse
- Sam wants to discourse with Sue
2. carry on a conversation
Syn:
converse
Derivationally related forms:
conversation (for: converse)
Hypernyms:
talk, speak
Hyponyms:
argue, contend, debate, fence, interview,
question, chew the fat, shoot the breeze, chat, confabulate, confab,
chitchat, chit-chat, chatter, chaffer, natter, gossip,
jaw, claver, visit
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s
- Somebody ----s PP
3. talk at length and formally about a topic
- The speaker dissertated about the social politics in 18th century England
Syn:
hold forth, dissertate
Derivationally related forms:
dissertation (for: dissertate)
Hypernyms:
talk, speak
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s on something

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