discuss

[ dih-skuhs ]

verb (used with object)

1. to consider or examine by argument, comment, etc.; talk over or write about, especially to explore solutions; debate:

   to discuss the proposed law on taxes.

   Synonyms: deliberate, reason

2. Civil Law.
   1. to collect a debt from (the person primarily liable) before proceeding against the person secondarily liable.
   2. to execute against the movable property of (a debtor) before proceeding against the debtor's immovable property, as land.
3. Rare. to consume (food or drink) enthusiastically.
4. Obsolete. to make known; reveal.

discuss

/ dɪˈskʌs /

verb

1. to have a conversation about; consider by talking over; debate
2. to treat (a subject) in speech or writing

   the first three volumes discuss basic principles

3. facetious.
   to eat or drink with enthusiasm

Derived Forms

• disˈcussible, adjective
• disˈcussant, noun

Other Words From

• dis·cuss·er noun
• dis·cuss·a·ble dis·cuss·i·ble adjective
• non·dis·cus·si·ble adjective
• o·ver·dis·cuss verb (used with object)
• pre·dis·cuss verb (used with object)
• re·dis·cuss verb (used with object)
• un·dis·cuss·a·ble adjective
• un·dis·cuss·i·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of discuss¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, either from Anglo-French discusser or directly from Latin discussus “struck asunder, shaken, scattered,” past participle of discutere, equivalent to dis- dis- ¹ + -cutere (combining form of quatere “to shake, strike”)

Word History and Origins

Origin of discuss¹

C14: from Late Latin discussus examined, from discutere to investigate, from Latin: to dash to pieces, from dis- ¹+ quatere to shake, strike

Example Sentences

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Donald Trump’s Cabinet selections and their involvement with sexual-assault allegations; the Texas elementary school curriculum that incorporates the Bible; and coming changes to health care with The Washington Post’s Dan Diamond.

From Slate

The story took on several lives inside the department, according to multiple sources who requested anonymity in order to discuss an internal investigation.

From Los Angeles Times

The president and her Cabinet have a session planned later Thursday to discuss issues facing the nation related to Trump administration plans, including on immigration, trade, security and other matters.

From Los Angeles Times

Usually reluctant to discuss tactics, now he opens up.

From BBC

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a private Western intelligence assessment.

From New York Times

Related Words

• argue
• confer
• consider
• debate
• deliberate
• examine
• explain
• review
• take up