Definitions

issue

[ish-oo, is-yoo] / ˈɪʃ u, ˈɪs yu /

NOUN

point in question

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affair argument concern controversy matter point problem question subject topic

STRONG

contention puzzle

WEAK

matter of contention point of departure

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreement harmony

WEAK

cause origin parent source

NOUN

result

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consequence effect outcome

STRONG

conclusion culmination end eventuality finale fruit payoff sequel termination upshot

WEAK

causatum end product

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning cause commencement origin source start

STRONG

introduction opening

WEAK

parent

NOUN

edition of publication

Synonyms

STRONGEST

number

STRONG

copy impression installment printing

Antonyms

WEAK

cause origin parent source

NOUN

distribution

Synonyms

STRONG

circulation delivery dispersion dissemination granting issuance issuing publication supply supplying

WEAK

sending out

Antonyms

WEAK

cause origin parent source

NOUN

children

Synonyms

STRONG

brood descendants get heirs offspring posterity progeny scions seed

WEAK

progeniture

Antonyms

STRONG

parent

WEAK

cause origin source

VERB

distribute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

announce circulate declare deliver promulgate publish release send

STRONG

air allot assign broadcast consign dispatch dispense emit transmit

WEAK

bring out get out give out put in circulation put out send out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be quiet conceal hide hold keep withhold

STRONG

receive retain suppress take

WEAK

repress

VERB

emit, emerge; come from

Synonyms

STRONGEST

release

STRONG

appear arise birth emanate exude flow ooze originate proceed rise spring spurt stem vent well

WEAK

be a consequence come forth derive from give off give out send forth throw off

Antonyms

STRONG

hide

WEAK

hold keep repress retain suppress

Usage

What are other ways to say issue? The verb issue is often used of a number of persons, a mass of matter, or a volume of smoke, sound, or the like, coming forth through any outlet or outlets: The crowd issued from the building. Emerge is used of coming forth from a place shut off from view, or from concealment, or the like, into sight and notice: The sun emerges from behind the clouds. Emanate is used of intangible things, as light or ideas, spreading from a source: Rumors often emanate from irresponsible persons.

Example Sentences

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Along with their friends, we've followed all the ups and downs of their relationship as they navigated family drama, homophobia and mental health issues, alongside the joy of first love.

From BBC

Metrick may not directly respond to all customer complaints, she added, but the company addresses all issues that are escalated to management.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many of the big issues that troubled Justin Welby's time in office remain unresolved, and the evidence suggests Dame Sarah is facing truly turbulent times when she is installed at Canterbury Cathedral.

From BBC

It’s no surprise that the issue has resulted in a lawsuit — make that two lawsuits — before the calendar flipped to 2026.

From Los Angeles Times

Asked about improving water-quality around the coast of Northern Ireland, including Helen's Bay, he insisted the issue was "top of my agenda".

From BBC

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