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单词 discussed
释义

discuss

verb

dis·​cuss di-ˈskəs How to pronounce discuss (audio)
discussed; discussing; discusses

transitive verb

1
a
: to talk about
discussing the news of the day
b
: to investigate by reasoning or argument
discuss the matter with your family
c
: to present in detail for examination or consideration
as discussed in the text
2
obsolete : declare
discuss the same in French unto him Shakespeare
3
obsolete : dispel
discussable adjective
or discussible
di-ˈskə-sə-bəl How to pronounce discuss (audio)
discusser noun

Synonyms

  • agitate
  • argue
  • bandy
  • bat (around or back and forth)
  • canvass
  • canvas
  • debate
  • dispute
  • hash (over or out)
  • moot
  • talk over
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Example Sentences

She discussed the plan with several colleagues. They held a meeting to discuss the future of the company. We'll discuss where to meet later. Have you discussed the matter with your family? In the first chapter, the author discusses childcare issues. The article discusses the theory in depth. See More
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French discusser, from Latin discussus, past participle of discutere to disperse, from dis- apart + quatere to shake — more at dis-, quash

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Kids Definition

discuss

verb

dis·​cuss di-ˈskəs How to pronounce discuss (audio)
discussed; discussing
1
: to talk about
2
: to argue or consider fully and openly The article discusses ways to save energy.

Choose the Right Synonym for discuss

discuss, argue, and debate mean to talk about something in order to reach a decision or to convince someone of a point of view. discuss is used when there is an exchange of ideas. We will discuss plans for the school picnic. argue is used when evidence or reasons for or against something are given. She argued for the need for more hospitals. debate is used when there is an argument between opposing persons or groups according to rules and often before an audience. The candidates will debate on TV.

discussed

verb

past tense of discuss
as in debated
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion we discussed the new proposal for the school stadium

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • debated
  • argued
  • reviewed
  • disputed
  • mooted
  • canvassed
  • talked over
  • considered
  • bandied
  • introduced
  • raised
  • agitated
  • broached
  • weighed
  • canvased
  • propounded
  • deliberated
  • hashed (over or out)
  • stirred up
  • batted (around or back and forth)
  • talked out
  • spoke (about)
  • hammered out
  • forged
  • talked (about)
  • chewed over
  • thrashed (out)
  • wrestled (with)
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