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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary dis·cuss ETYMOLOGY Middle English, from Anglo-French discusser,Latin discussus, past participle of discutere to disperse, from dis-apart + quatere to shake — more at dis- , quash DATE 14th century 1. obsolete : dispel 2. a. to investigate by reasoning or argument b. to present in detail for examination or consideration discussed plans for the party c. to talk about 3. obsolete : declare • dis·cuss·er noun Synonyms. discuss , argue , debate 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 argue implies the offering of reasons or evidence in support of convictions already held argued that the project would be too costly debate suggests formal or public argument between opposing parties debated the merits of the amendment it may also apply to deliberation with oneself I'm debating whether I should go English Etymology discuss mid-14c., "to examine," from L. discuss-, pp. stem of discutere"to dash to pieces, agitate," in L.L. and V.L. also "to discuss, investigate" (see discussion). Meaning "to examine by argument, debate" is from mid-15c. Related: Discussed; discussing. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 ☞ discuss dis·cuss / di5skQs / verb1. ~ sth (with sb) to talk about sth with sb, especially in order to decide sth 讨论；谈论；商量: ▪ [VN] Have you discussed the problem with anyone? 你与谁商量过这个问题吗？ I'm not prepared to discuss this on the phone. 我不想在电话里谈论此事。 ▪ [V wh-] We need to discuss when we should go. 我们需要商量一下什么时候动身。 ▪ [V -ing] We briefly discussed buying a second car. 我们草草商量过再买一辆汽车的事儿。 ▪ [also VN -ing] HELP You cannot say 'discuss about sth': I discussed about my problem with my parents. Look also at discussion. 不能说 discuss about sth。不作 I discussed about my problem with my parents. 另见 discussion。 2. to write or talk about sth in detail, showing the different ideas and opinions about it 详述；论述: ▪ [VN] This topic will be discussed at greater length in the next chapter. 这个题目将在下一章里详细论述。 ▪ [also V wh-] Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English discuss verb ADV. exhaustively, fully, in detail, thoroughly The plan was discussed in great detail. | at length, endlessly, extensively These ideas will be discussed at greater length in the next chapter. | briefly | further | openly This problem has never been discussed openly before. | informally | critically, intelligently Pupils should be encouraged to discuss critically the information they are given. VERB + DISCUSS convene (sth) to, meet to to convene a conference to discuss the country's political future The committee meets regularly to discuss these issues. | want to, wish to, would like to | refuse to He refused to discuss it with me. | be able to | be prepared to, be willing to I'm not prepared to discuss this on the phone. PREP. with I'd like to discuss this matter with you later. PHRASES an opportunity to discuss sth, widely discussed The proposals have been widely discussed in the media. OLT discuss verb ⇨ examine (This topic will be discussed in the next chapter.)⇨ talk (discuss problems/plans) Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged dis·cuss I. \də̇ˈskəs\ verb (-ed/-ing/-es) Etymology: Middle English discussen, from Late Latin & Latin discussus; Late Latin, past participle of discutere to examine, investigate, from Latin, to dash to pieces, scatter, from dis- apart + -cutere (from quatere to shake, strike) — more at dis- , quash (crush)transitive verb 1. obsolete : to clear away by breaking up or scattering : dispel , dissipate 2. a. obsolete : to examine and pass upon judicially : try b. (1) : to investigate (as a question) by reasoning or argument :argue by presenting the various sides of : debate < a committee of pilots and geographers discussed the project but reached no conclusion > < the cabinet met in emergency session to discuss the draft law > (2) : to discourse about : present in detail : expound < a book that discusses the transmission of acquired characteristics > < in his afterword, Eban discussed his views on Zionism and on the cures for anti-Semitism — Current Biography > (3) : to converse or talk about : exchange views or information about < discussing what we'd do after graduation > 3. obsolete : to make clear or open : explain : disclose in speech :declare < discuss the same in French unto him — Shakespeare > 4. : to consume (food or drink) with zest < we settled down to discuss a plentiful supper of roast and boiled beef and mutton — W.H.Hudson > 5. : excuss 3intransitive verb : to hold discussion : argue , converse < he would be squatting in the grass discussing with someone — Helen Rich > Synonyms: argue , debate , dispute , agitate : these verbs all mean to discourse about something in order to arrive at the truth or to convince others. discuss implies a reasoned conversational examining, especially by considering pros and cons, in an attempt to clarify or settle < discuss plans for a party > < discuss terms of a peace treaty > < they discussed the best way of raising money > argue usually implies conviction and the often heated adducing of evidence or reasons in support of one's cause or opinion < pros and cons of “mercy killing” are no longer very seriously argued in medical circles — W.T.Fitts & Barbara Fitts > < deep-seated preferences cannot be argued about — you cannot argue a man into liking a glass of beer — O.W.Holmes †1935 > debate stresses formal or, often, public argument between opposing parties, although it can apply to a deliberation in one's own mind < the … question was hotly debated in the spring parliamentary election campaign — Collier's Year Bk > < the 82d Congress took many actions affecting social welfare and hotly debated a number of further measures — Americana Annual > < I held her hand for a moment, debating a reply — L.C.Douglas > dispute (in its older use signifying to debate) is to argue or to argue about, usually contentiously < the students disputed forensically this day a twofold question — Noah Webster > < Scotchmen and Irishmen anxious for distinction, who in previous centuries would probably have disputed about the classics or theology — E.L.Anderson > agitate stresses vigorous argument toward a practical objective, an active propaganda in the interests of a change of some kind < what Doc was agitating for … was recognition of battle exhaustion as an illness — Fred Majdalany > < the nine million refugees and expellees … are discontented with their economic plight and agitate for the recovery of their old homes — S.B.Fay > < the Senate was agitating an investigation of the department — E.M.Coulter > II. noun (-es) obsolete : discussion , debate |
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