discourse

Nouns

  • (n) extended verbal expression in speech or writing
  • (n) an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) preaching, sermon,
  • (n) 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
    discussion, treatment,

Verbs

  • (v) to consider or examine in speech or writing
    • The author talks about the different aspects of this question
    • The class discussed Dante's "Inferno"
    discuss, talk about,
  • (v) carry on a conversation converse,
  • (v) talk at length and formally about a topic
    • The speaker dissertated about the social politics in 18th century England
    dissertate, hold forth,

Synonyms

discuss talk about preaching sermon converse discussion treatment dissertate hold forth

Words of close approximity