Antonyms for discuss


Grammar : Verb
Spell : dih-skuhs
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈskʌs


Definition of discuss

Origin :
  • mid-14c., "to examine, investigate," from Latin discuss-, past participle stem of discutere "to dash to pieces, agitate," in Late Latin and Vulgar Latin also "to discuss, investigate" (see discussion). Meaning "examine by argument, debate" is from mid-15c. Related: Discussed; discussing.
  • verb talk over with another
Example sentences :
  • "And I have no wish to discuss anything," Mary returned evenly.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Discuss the importance of salads and their value in the diet.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • It is not the purpose of the authors to discuss the subject pro or con.
  • Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
  • It is useless to discuss the Chitral question independently.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • I want to discuss it with Mr. Hinde, but I haven't had a chance to do that yet.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • Mr. Field invited Mr. Gisborne to his house in order to discuss the project.
  • Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
  • You have interested me considerably, sir, and I should be glad to discuss the matter with you.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • Hatteras, let us discuss the question calmly, and examine the case on all sides.
  • Extract from : « The Field of Ice » by Jules Verne
  • In the first place, I could not talk about it with my governess, as she would not discuss the piece at all.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • When I arrived at Duquesnel's house, he asked me to go in and discuss the costumes with his wife.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

Synonyms for discuss

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