Thesaurus results for DISCUSSIBLE

Q: How does the verb 'discuss' contrast with its synonyms?

The words argue and debate are common synonyms of discuss . While all three words mean "to discourse about in order to reach conclusions or to convince," discuss implies a sifting of possibilities especially by presenting considerations pro and con. // discussed the need for a new highway

Q: When can 'argue' be used instead of 'discuss'?

Although the words argue and discuss have much in common, argue implies the offering of reasons or evidence in support of convictions already held. // argued that the project would be too costly

Q: When would 'debate' be a good substitute for 'discuss'?

The synonyms debate and discuss are sometimes interchangeable, but debate suggests formal or public argument between opposing parties; it may also apply to deliberation with oneself. // debated the merits of the amendment // I'm debating whether I should go

discuss

verb

di-ˈskəs

Definition of discuss next

as in to debate

to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion we discussed the new proposal for the school stadium

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How does the verb discuss contrast with its synonyms?

The words argue and debate are common synonyms of discuss. While all three words mean "to discourse about in order to reach conclusions or to convince," discuss implies a sifting of possibilities especially by presenting considerations pro and con.

discussed the need for a new highway

When can argue be used instead of discuss?

Although the words argue and discuss have much in common, argue implies the offering of reasons or evidence in support of convictions already held.

argued that the project would be too costly

When would debate be a good substitute for discuss?

The synonyms debate and discuss are sometimes interchangeable, but debate suggests formal or public argument between opposing parties; it may also apply to deliberation with oneself.

debated the merits of the amendment

I'm debating whether I should go

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Recent Examples of discuss Speaking with Gayle King on CBS Mornings, the Queens native discussed her career beginnings and passion for rap. —

Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 29 Jan. 2025 Manatee County leaders plan to discuss the possibility of removing fluoride from the county’s drinking water Tuesday. —

Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025 Stylist Notebook is a series centering the career path of stylists on our radar discussing their largest inspiration sources. —

Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 29 Jan. 2025 This new take mixes the classic with the modern to give families with teens plenty to discuss. —

Devonne Goode, Parents, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for discuss

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Fourth of July is still six months away, but Cupertino leaders already are debating whether to bring back a popular fireworks display that got cancelled last year due a multi-million dollar budget deficit.

— Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Around the country, from Pennsylvania to Portland, cities and states are debating how to establish equal rights for independents and passing reforms.

— Jeremy Gruber, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025