discuss
Derived from the Latin 'discutere' meaning 'to strike apart'.
NOUN
(1)
[/dɪsˈkʌs/en-US]
debate
formal
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conversación
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concepto de discusión
untranslatable
(The term 'discuss' does not have a direct single-word equivalent in Spanish as it typically refers to the act rather than a noun.)
Antonyms
silence
While 'discuss' is almost exclusively used as a verb in modern English, its very rare or archaic use as a noun refers to the act or process of considering a subject through conversation or formal deliberation. The universally accepted and standard noun form for this meaning is 'discussion'.
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- The elders had a quiet discuss about the village's future. — This phrasing is unidiomatic and rarely heard today.
- His latest essay was an intricate discuss on philosophical paradoxes. — This usage is extremely uncommon and would typically be 'an intricate discussion'.
VERB
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[/dɪsˈkʌs/en-US]
To talk about a subject with someone else or a group of people, often in order to exchange ideas, consider different points of view, or reach a decision.
regular verb
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| discussed | discuss | discussing |
- Let's discuss the new project proposal in the meeting. — We should talk about the new project.
- They need to discuss their differences before it's too late. — They must talk about what separates them.
- The committee met to discuss the budget cuts. — The committee gathered to deliberate on the budget reductions.