discuss

[Dis*cuss·]

To discuss is to talk: but with a more serious intent. Discussing is a lot more substantial than chatting.

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To break to pieces; to shatter.

Verb
speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion; "We discussed our household budget"

Verb
to consider or examine in speech or writing; "The article covered all the different aspects of this question"; "The class discussed Dante''s `Inferno''"

v. t.
To break to pieces; to shatter.

v. t.
To break up; to disperse; to scatter; to dissipate; to drive away; -- said especially of tumors.

v. t.
To shake; to put away; to finish.

v. t.
To examine in detail or by disputation; to reason upon by presenting favorable and adverse considerations; to debate; to sift; to investigate; to ventilate.

v. t.
To deal with, in eating or drinking.

v. t.
To examine or search thoroughly; to exhaust a remedy against, as against a principal debtor before proceeding against the surety.

Discuss

Dis*cuss" , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Discussed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Discussing.] [L. discussus, p. p. of discutere to strike asunder (hence came the sense to separate mentally, distinguish); dis- + quatere to shake, strike. See Quash.] 1. To break to pieces; to shatter. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne. 2. To break up; to disperse; to scatter; to dissipate; to drive away; -- said especially of tumors.

Many arts were used to discuss the beginnings of new affection.

A pomade . . . of virtue to discuss pimples.

3. To shake; to put away; to finish. [Obs.]

All regard of shame she had discussed.

4. To examine in detail or by disputation; to reason upon by presenting favorable and adverse considerations; to debate; to sift; to investigate; to ventilate. "We sat and . . . discussed the farm . . . and the price of grain." Tennyson. "To discuss questions of taste." Macaulay. 5. To deal with, in eating or drinking. [Colloq.]

We sat quietly down and discussed a cold fowl that we had brought with us.

6. (Law) To examine or search thoroughly; to exhaust a remedy against, as against a principal debtor before proceeding against the surety. Burrill. Syn. -- To Discuss, Examine, Debate. We speak of examining a subject when we ponder it with care, in order to discover its real state, or the truth respecting it. We speak of discussing a topic when we examine it thoroughly in its distinct parts. The word is very commonly applied to matters of opinion. We may discuss a subject without giving in an adhesion to any conclusion. We speak of debating a point when we examine it in mutual argumentation between opposing parties. In debate we contend for or against some conclusion or view.

To break to pieces; to shatter.

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Usage Examples

An artist cannot speak about his art any more than a plant can discuss horticulture.

Benjamin Franklin said there were only two things certain in life: death and taxes. But I'd like to add a third certainty: trash. And while some in this room might want to discuss reducing taxes, I want to talk about reducing trash.

I do not purpose to discuss faith in its dogmatic sense today.

I get 0.5 seconds to react to a ball, sometimes even less than that. I can't be thinking of what XYZ has said about me. I need to surrender myself to my natural instincts. My subconscious mind knows exactly what to do. It is trained to react. At home, my family doesn't discuss media coverage.

I never discuss a novel while I'm writing it, for fear that talking about it will diminish my desire to write it.

Great minds discuss ideas average minds discuss events small minds discuss people.

Every woman I've had a relationship with has found this maddening the fact that I will talk about anything on the stage, and reveal all this stuff, and yet when I'm at home, I clam up and won't discuss anything intimate or personal.

I rise today to discuss the National Intelligence Reform bill. I commend my colleagues in both Houses for their hard work in coming to an agreement. As with any conference, each voice is heard, but none can dominate and compromise must be achieved.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

If we wish to discuss knowledge in the most highly developed contemporary society, we must answer the preliminary question of what methodological representation to apply to that society.

I've led a school whose faculty and students examine and discuss and debate every aspect of our law and legal system. And what I've learned most is that no one has a monopoly on truth or wisdom. I've learned that we make progress by listening to each other, across every apparent political or ideological divide.

I routinely never discuss my marriage. It's nice to have things in my life that are totally mine.

Eating disorders can have serious medical and psychological consequences which, left unchecked, can kill. Parents should address this issue and ask their children to discuss how they feel about themselves.

I'm not here to discuss the past... I'm here to be positive.

Discussion in class, which means letting twenty young blockheads and two cocky neurotics discuss something that neither their teacher nor they know.

Ideas are only lethal if you suppress and don't discuss them. Ignorance is not bliss, it's stupid. Banning books shows you don't trust your kids to think and you don't trust yourself to be able to talk to them.

Bronagh looks after the kids and without her the family would disintegrate... there are some things you can't discuss with anyone other than your wife. There has to be a strong bond of trust.

It's good to have a manager who shares your interests, or goals. You can presumably trust a husband. I don't know if it's the best way to work. I really shouldn't discuss this.