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discuss

v.
A1 Beginner Oxford US //dɪˈskəs// UK //dɪskˈʌs// dis·cuss Archaic General-service Informal

v. to talk about something with another person or a group to share ideas and make decisions.

v. to talk or write about a specific topic in detail, especially to reach a decision or exchange ideas. Transitive — requires a direct object.


SIMPLE

We need to discuss the new plan tomorrow.

CONTEXTUAL

The committee met for three hours to discuss the proposed changes to the local park.

COMPLEX

While the initial report identifies several key issues, the board must discuss the long-term financial implications before committing to a final strategy.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English discussen, from Middle French and Anglo-Norman discusser (French discuter), from Latin discussus, past participle of discutiō (“to strike or shake apart, break up, scatter; examine, discuss”), from dis- (“apart”) + quatiō (“to shake”).

Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.

Pitfall

discuss about the issuediscuss the issueDiscuss is transitive — it does not take the preposition 'about'.

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