Synonyms for discuss
dɪˈskʌsdis·cuss

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1. discussverb

   Synonyms:
   talk, debate

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1. discussverb

   To reason is to examine by means of the reason, to prove by reasoning, or to influence or seek to influence others by reasoning or reasons. Persons may contend either from mere ill will or self-interest, or from the highest motives; "That ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered to the saints," Jude 3. To argue (Latin arguo, show) is to make a matter clear by reasoning; to discuss (Latin dis, apart, and quatio, shake) is, etymologically, to shake it apart for examination and analysis. Demonstrate strictly applies to mathematical or exact reasoning; prove may be used in the same sense, but is often applied to reasoning upon matters of fact by what is called probable evidence, which can give only moral and not absolute or mathematical certainty. To demonstrate is to force the mind to a conclusion by irresistible reasoning; to prove is rather to establish a fact by evidence; as, to prove one innocent or guilty. That which has been either demonstrated or proved so as to secure general acceptance is said to be established. Reason is a neutral word, not, like argue, debate, discuss, etc., naturally or necessarily implying contest. We reason about a matter by bringing up all that reason can give us on any side. A dispute may be personal, fractious, and petty; a debate is formal and orderly; if otherwise, it becomes a mere wrangle.

   Synonyms:
   argue, contend, controvert, debate, demonstrate, dispute, establish, prove, question, reason, reason, wrangle

   Preposition:
   We reason with a person about a subject, for or against an opinion; we reason a person into or out of a course of action; or we may reason down an opponent or opposition; one reasons from a cause to an effect.

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1. discuss

   Synonyms:
   debate, argue, sift canvass, examine

   Antonyms:
   mystify, confound, obscure

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1. discourse, talk about, discussverb

   to consider or examine in speech or writing

   "The author talks about the different aspects of this question"; "The class discussed Dante's `Inferno'"

   Synonyms:
   talk over, converse, talk of, hash out, discourse, hold forth, dissertate, talk about

2. hash out, discuss, talk oververb

   speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion

   "We discussed our household budget"

   Synonyms:
   discourse, hash out, talk over, talk about

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1. discussverb

   Synonyms:
   debate, sift, canvass, ventilate, agitate, argue, reason about

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1. discussverb

   Synonyms:
   debate, argue, canvass, agitate, moot, deliberate

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1. List of paraphrases for "discuss":

   discussion, examine, debate, talk, consider, discussed, discusses, discussions, discussing, review, analyse, argue, address, speak, explore, analyze, browse, examining, reviewing, chat, considering

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1. Eliot Engel:

   I feel so angry that at a time when we are sitting with Iran ... to discuss a new arrangement between our two countries ... they continue to poke us in the eye and continue to spit in our face.

2. Barry Paschal:

   Our office does not discuss active investigations, including addressing whether or not those investigations exist.

3. Seymour Britchky:

   Some of the waiters discuss the menu with you as if they were sharing wisdom picked up in the Himalayas.

4. State John Kerry:

   The Russians proposed ... that we have military-to-military conversation ...to discuss what precisely what will be done to deconflict with respect to any potential risks that might be run and to have a complete and clear understanding as to the road ahead and what the intentions are.

5. State Department:

   On the margins of the UN General Assembly, Secretary Tillerson met with a number of his counterparts to discuss a range of bilateral and global issues.