discuss

dis·cuss  (d-sks)

tr.v. dis·cussed, dis·cuss·ing, dis·cuss·es

1. To speak with another or others about; talk over.

2. To examine or consider (a subject) in speech or writing.

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[Middle English discussen, to examine, from Anglo-Norman discusser, from Latin discussus, past participle of discutere, to break up : dis-, apart; see dis- + quatere, to shake; see kwt- in Indo-European roots.]

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dis·cussa·ble, dis·cussi·ble adj.

dis·cusser n.

Synonyms: discuss, argue, debate, dispute, contend
These verbs mean to talk with others in an effort to reach agreement, to ascertain truth, or to convince. Discuss involves close examination of a subject with interchange of opinions: My therapist discussed my concerns with my parents.
Argue emphasizes the presentation of facts and reasons in support of a position opposed by others: The lawyer argued the plaintiff's case.
Debate involves formal, often public argument: The candidates debated the campaign issues.
Dispute implies differences of opinion and usually sharp argument: The senators disputed over increases in the proposed budget.
To contend is to strive in debate or controversy: She contended that her theory was easily proven.

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discuss

Verb

1. to consider (something) by talking it over

2. to treat (a subject) in speech or writing [Latin discutere to dash to pieces]

discussion n

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	discuss - to consider or examine in speech or writing; "The author talks about the different aspects of this question"; "The class discussed Dante's `Inferno'" discourse, talk about deal, plow, handle, treat, cover, address - act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; "This book deals with incest"; "The course covered all of Western Civilization"; "The new book treats the history of China" descant - talk at great length about something of one's interest talk shop - discuss matters that are related to work; "As soon as they met, the linguists started to talk shop"
	2.	discuss - speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion; "We discussed our household budget" hash out, talk over negotiate, talk terms, negociate - discuss the terms of an arrangement; "They negotiated the sale of the house" negociate - confer with another in order to come to terms or reach an agreement; "The parties negociated all night" powwow - hold a powwow, talk, conference or meeting deliberate, debate - discuss the pros and cons of an issue deliberate, moot, debate, consider, turn over - think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind" bandy, kick around - discuss lightly; "We bandied around these difficult questions" moderate, chair, lead - preside over; "John moderated the discussion" advise, counsel, rede - give advice to; "The teacher counsels troubled students"; "The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud" confer, confab, confabulate, consult - have a conference in order to talk something over; "We conferred about a plan of action" talk of, talk about - discuss or mention; "They spoke of many things" broach, initiate - bring up a topic for discussion bandy about - discuss casually; "bandy about an idea" hammer out, thrash out - discuss vehemently in order to reach a solution or an agreement; "The leaders of the various Middle Eastern countries are trying to hammer out a peace agreement"

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discuss

verb talk about, consider, debate, review, go into, examine, argue about, thrash out, ventilate, reason about, exchange views on, deliberate about, weigh up the pros and cons of, converse about, confer about

Translations

discuss [dɪˈskʌs] vt (gen) → discutir [+ a theme]; tratar

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discuss [dɪˈskʌs] vt → discuter de (= debate); discuter

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discuss [dɪsˈkʌs] vt → besprechen;

(debate) → diskutieren;

(analyse) → erörtern, behandeln

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discuss [dɪˈskʌs] vt → discutere (= debate); dibattere

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discuss

v discuss [diˈskas]

to talk about We had a meeting to discuss our plans for the future. bespreek, behandel يُناقِش، يَبْحَث، يَتَباحَث разисквам diskutovat o, projednat diskutere; debatere diskutieren συζητώ discutir arutama مورد بحث قرار دادن؛ حرف زدن keskustella discuter לָדוּן, לְשוֹחֵח चर्चा करना, विचार-विमर्श करना raspravljati, diskutirati megbeszél, megvitat membicarakan (rök)ræða discutere 論じる 토론하다 aptarti apspriest; iztirzāt; pārrunāt; diskutēt bincang bespreken diskutere, drøfte omawiać discutir a discuta обсуждать diskutovať razpravljati razmatrati diskutera ปรึกษาหารือ tartışmak, görüşmek 討論 обговорювати, розглядати گفتگو کرنا، بات چیت کرنا thảo luận 讨论

n diˈscussion [-ʃən]

(an act of) talking about something I think there has been too much discussion of this subject; Discussions between the heads of state took place in strict security. beredenering, debat مُناقَشَه، مُباحَثَه، نِقاش разискване diskuse, jednání diskussion; debat die Diskussion συζήτηση discusión arutlus, mõttevahetus بحث؛ گفتگو keskustelu discussion דִיוּן, שִׂיחָה चर्चा, परिचर्चा diskusija, rasprava megbeszélés pembicaraan umræður discussione 議論 토론 diskusija, aptarimas diskusija; apspriešana; pārrunas perbincangan bespreking, discussie drøfting, debatt, diskusjon dyskusja discussão discuţie обсуждение diskusia razprava diskusija diskussion การปรึกษาหารือ tartışma, görüşme 討論 обговорення; дискусія بحث، مباحثہ sự thảo luận 讨论

to discuss (not discuss about ) a problem.