dis·cuss 
(d
-sk
s
) See the pronunciation key
TRANSITIVE VERB:
dis·cussed, dis·cuss·ing, dis·cuss·es
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English discussen, to examine, from Anglo-Norman discusser, from Latin discussus, past participle of discutere, to break up : dis-, apart ; see dis- + quatere, to shake; see kw
t- in Indo-European roots
OTHER FORMS:
dis·cussa·ble or dis·cussi·ble(Adjective), dis·cusser(Noun)
SYNONYMS:
discuss, argue, debate, dispute, contend
These verbs mean to talk with others in an effort to reach agreement, to ascertain truth, or to convince. Discuss involves close examination of a subject with interchange of opinions: My therapist discussed my concerns with my parents. Argue emphasizes the presentation of facts and reasons in support of a position opposed by others: The lawyer argued the plaintiff's case. Debate involves formal, often public argument: The candidates debated the campaign issues. Dispute implies differences of opinion and usually sharp argument: The senators disputed over increases in the proposed budget. To contend is to strive in debate or controversy: She contended that her theory was easily proven.
(d
-sks) See the pronunciation key TRANSITIVE VERB:
dis·cussed, dis·cuss·ing, dis·cuss·es
- To speak with another or others about; talk over.
- To examine or consider (a subject) in speech or writing.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English discussen, to examine, from Anglo-Norman discusser, from Latin discussus, past participle of discutere, to break up : dis-, apart ; see dis- + quatere, to shake; see kw
t- in Indo-European rootsOTHER FORMS:
dis·cuss
a·ble or dis·cussi·ble(Adjective), dis·cusser(Noun)SYNONYMS:
discuss, argue, debate, dispute, contend
These verbs mean to talk with others in an effort to reach agreement, to ascertain truth, or to convince. Discuss involves close examination of a subject with interchange of opinions: My therapist discussed my concerns with my parents. Argue emphasizes the presentation of facts and reasons in support of a position opposed by others: The lawyer argued the plaintiff's case. Debate involves formal, often public argument: The candidates debated the campaign issues. Dispute implies differences of opinion and usually sharp argument: The senators disputed over increases in the proposed budget. To contend is to strive in debate or controversy: She contended that her theory was easily proven.
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