discuss

dis-cuss · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To talk about something with another person or group of people.

  2. 2.

    To examine or consider a subject in speech or writing.

  3. 3.

    To debate or consider the pros and cons of something.

Related words

Antonyms: avoid, ignore
See also: debate, discussion, talk
Synonyms: consider, debate, examine, talk about

Etymology

From Latin discussus, past participle of discutere meaning "to shake apart, scatter," from dis- meaning "apart" and quatere meaning "to shake." The meaning evolved from "to disperse" to "examine" and then to "talk over" by the 14th century.