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noun

Definition of discoursesnext
plural of discourse
as in conversations
talking or a talk between two or more people Thomas Jefferson is said to have been able to participate in knowledgeable discourse on a breathtaking array of subjects

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verb

present tense third-person singular of discourse
1
as in lectures
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject the guest lecturer discoursed at some length on the long-term results of the war

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2
as in harangues
to talk as if giving an important and formal speech grandly discoursed as though he were an expert on every subject

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  1. conversations
  2. discussions
  3. speaks
  4. dialogues
Noun
  • Hosts may need to interject to keep conversations agreeable.
    Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
  • There’s a reason why companies should encourage coffee break conversations.
    Øyvind Forsbak, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of conversations
Noun
  • But from the perspective of both parties, honest and open discussions pre-contract around goals, expectations and the very nature of the franchise model are crucial in ensuring that their new business relationships thrives.
    Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Instead of the old closed-door meetings with family elders, include younger family members in wealth-planning discussions.
    April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of discussions
Verb
  • Her parents, who grew up in Iran, are of Russian and Armenian extraction; she herself was born in Canada and raised in Geneva, speaks four languages, and holds three passports.
    Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
  • These tasks resonate with our human essence, inherited from our ancestors, offering fulfillment that goes beyond economic value and speaks to our need for hands-on, purposeful engagement in the world.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of speaks
Noun
  • Qualitative feedback, open dialogues and a genuine interest in employee well-being are crucial for understanding the full picture.
    Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The dialogues focused on one specific conspiracy theory per person, but after interacting with the AI, participants also reduced their belief in other, unrelated conspiracies.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of dialogues
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