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discusses


Meanings
  • Verb

    To hold a formal conversation or debate about a particular topic.

    - "They discussed their plans for the weekend."
    - "The politicians spent hours discussing the budget."
    - "Let's discuss the merits of this proposal."
  • Verb

    To examine or consider something in detail.

    - "The students discussed the problem in class."
    - "We need to discuss the implications of this decision."
    - "They discussed the pros and cons of the proposal."

Synonyms

bespeak , betalk , debate , talk about
Variants
List of all variants of discusses that leads to same result
discuss , discussable , discussed , discusser , discussers , discusses , discussible , discussing
Etymology
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From Old French discuter, meaning 'to sift, to examine', from dis- 'apart' + cuter 'to cut'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'discuss' is derived from the Latin word 'discutere', which means 'to shake apart' or 'to sift'.

  2. In ancient Greece, philosophers would engage in formal debates called symposia, where they would discuss various philosophical and ethical issues.


Related Concepts
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  1. Debate: A formal discussion where opposing viewpoints are presented and argued.

  2. Dialogue: A conversation between two or more people, often portrayed in literature or media.

  3. Brainstorming: A group discussion aimed at generating new ideas and solutions.


Culture
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Discussions have been an integral part of human communication since ancient times. They have been used in various contexts, from formal debates in ancient Greece to casual conversations between friends. Discussions have also been a common theme in literature, with works such as Plato's Symposium and Shakespeare's Hamlet exploring the power of dialogue and the importance of open communication.

How to Memorize "discusses"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of people sitting around a table, each contributing their ideas and opinions on a topic.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'discuss' with the idea of a productive conversation or debate.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym D-I-S-C-U-S-S: Discover, Investigate, Share, Consider, Understand, Synthesize, and Summarize.


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