discuss
1. to consider or examine in speech or writing (Freq. 54)
- The author talks about the different aspects of this question
- The class discussed Dante's 'Inferno'
• Syn:
discourse, talk about
• Derivationally related forms:
discussion, discourse (for: discourse)
• 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
2. speak with others about (something);
talk (something) over in detail;
have a discussion (Freq. 30)
- We discussed our household budget
• Syn:
hash out, talk over
• Derivationally related forms:
discussion, discussant
• Hypernyms:
talk of, talk about
• Hyponyms:
negociate, negotiate, talk terms, powwow, debate,
deliberate, consider, moot, turn over, bandy, kick around,
moderate, chair, lead, rede, advise, counsel,
confer, confabulate, confab, consult, broach, initiate,
bandy about, thrash out, hammer out
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s somebody
- Sam cannot discuss Sue
- Sam wants to discuss with Sue
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