discourse

noun

  1. 1

    extended verbal expression in speech or writing

  2. 2

    an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

    the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic

    his treatment of the race question is badly biased

  3. 3

    an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

verb

  1. 1

    talk at length and formally about a topic

    The speaker dissertated about the social politics in 18th century England

  2. 2

    carry on a conversation

  3. 3

    to consider or examine in speech or writing

    The author talks about the different aspects of this question

    The class discussed Dante's `Inferno'

Synonyms

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