Antonyms for discourse


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : noun dis-kawrs, -kohrs, dis-kawrs, -kohrs; verb dis-kawrs, -kohrs
Phonetic Transcription : noun ˈdɪs kɔrs, -koʊrs, dɪsˈkɔrs, -ˈkoʊrs; verb dɪsˈkɔrs, -ˈkoʊrs


Definition of discourse

Origin :
  • late 14c., "process of understanding, reasoning, thought," from French discours, from Latin discursus "a running about," in Late Latin "conversation," from past participle stem of discurrere "run about," from dis- "apart" (see dis-) + currere "to run" (see current (adj.)). Sense of "formal speech or writing" is first recorded 1580s.
  • noun dialogue; dissertation
  • verb discuss, speak about
Example sentences :
  • To Alec Haskell I shall in this discourse again have occasion to refer.
  • Extract from : « 'Tis Sixty Years Since » by Charles Francis Adams
  • It is sweet and refreshing to pursue our old subjects of discourse.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • Making notes of them for ourselves we discourse of them to others.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • We understand how to discourse upon diseases when we have that dress?
  • Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire
  • "We're havin' a dish o' discourse," returned Nicholas quietly.
  • Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown
  • The doctrine of the discourse was the reciprocal duty of pastor and people.
  • Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin
  • The object of his discourse was a panegyric of himself and a satire on all other conjurors.
  • Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
  • Hence the master is never too busy; he is always ready to deliver the discourse.
  • Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani
  • They think I can read in all languages and discourse on all subjects.
  • Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani
  • Yes, I said; but the discourse should be of a reasonable length.
  • Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato

Synonyms for discourse

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