discuss
Usage
What are other ways to say discuss?
To discuss is to present varied opinions and views in consideration of a matter: to discuss ways and means. To argue is to present one's reasons for or against a thing: The scientists argued for a safer testing procedure; it may also imply disputing in an angry or excited way: His parents argue all the time. To debate is to interchange formal (usually opposing) arguments, especially on public questions: to debate a proposed amendment.
Example Sentences
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Ken Craft, whose nonprofit supervises the Budget Inn, declined to discuss specific cases.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
They meet online, discuss what they need to accomplish, work in silence and reconvene to review what they got done.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
BBC News NI approached the contractor to ask how much the options differed in price, but the firm said it was unable to discuss it without permission from the client.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Former Joe Biden officials—and a current Biden spouse—are writing books that discuss their time in the White House.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026
One day, she’d have a shelf in her own home with a complete Talmud, and she’d read them with Papa, and they’d discuss the wisdom within like they were rabbis.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
