discuss (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈskʌs/

Definition

To talk about something, often in detail, with another person or group of people.

Examples

• We need to discuss the budget before the end of the week.

• They discussed their future plans over dinner.

• The students were asked to discuss the themes of the novel.

How to Use discuss

discuss with someone (prepositional phrase)

To talk about something with another person. — "I need to discuss this issue with my manager."

discuss something (collocation)

To talk about a particular subject. — "They discussed the movie for hours."

Synonyms of discuss

Words with a similar meaning to discuss:

• talk
• chat
• converse
• debate

Antonyms of discuss

Words with the opposite meaning to discuss:

• ignore
• avoid

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