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Definition of Discourse
1. Noun. Extended verbal expression in speech or writing.
Generic synonyms: Language Unit, Linguistic Unit
Specialized synonyms: Context, Context Of Use, Linguistic Context
Specialized synonyms: Context, Context Of Use, Linguistic Context
2. Verb. To consider or examine in speech or writing. "Sam wants to discourse with Sue "; "The class discussed Dante's `Inferno'"
Exact synonyms: Discuss, Talk About
Generic synonyms: Address, Cover, Deal, Handle, Plow, Treat
Specialized synonyms: Descant, Talk Shop
Derivative terms: Discussion
Generic synonyms: Address, Cover, Deal, Handle, Plow, Treat
Specialized synonyms: Descant, Talk Shop
Derivative terms: Discussion
3. Noun. An address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service).
Exact synonyms: Preaching, Sermon
Category relationships: Church, Church Service
Generic synonyms: Address, Speech
Specialized synonyms: Baccalaureate, Kerugma, Kerygma, Evangelism, Homily, Preachment
Specialized synonyms: Sermon On The Mount
Derivative terms: Preach, Sermonise, Sermonize
Category relationships: Church, Church Service
Generic synonyms: Address, Speech
Specialized synonyms: Baccalaureate, Kerugma, Kerygma, Evangelism, Homily, Preachment
Specialized synonyms: Sermon On The Mount
Derivative terms: Preach, Sermonise, Sermonize
4. Verb. Carry on a conversation. "Sam wants to discourse with Sue "
Exact synonyms: Converse
Specialized synonyms: Argue, Contend, Debate, Fence, Interview, Question, Interview, Interview, Chaffer, Chat, Chatter, Chew The Fat, Chit-chat, Chitchat, Claver, Confab, Confabulate, Gossip, Jaw, Natter, Shoot The Breeze, Visit
Generic synonyms: Speak, Talk
Derivative terms: Conversation
Specialized synonyms: Argue, Contend, Debate, Fence, Interview, Question, Interview, Interview, Chaffer, Chat, Chatter, Chew The Fat, Chit-chat, Chitchat, Claver, Confab, Confabulate, Gossip, Jaw, Natter, Shoot The Breeze, Visit
Generic synonyms: Speak, Talk
Derivative terms: Conversation
5. Noun. An extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic. ; "His treatment of the race question is badly biased"
Exact synonyms: Discussion, Treatment
Generic synonyms: Communicating, Communication
Specialized synonyms: Detail, Dilation, Consideration, Talk, Elaboration, Enlargement, Expansion
Derivative terms: Discuss, Treat
Generic synonyms: Communicating, Communication
Specialized synonyms: Detail, Dilation, Consideration, Talk, Elaboration, Enlargement, Expansion
Derivative terms: Discuss, Treat
6. Verb. Talk at length and formally about a topic. "The speaker dissertated about the social politics in 18th century England"
Definition of Discourse
1. n. The power of the mind to reason or infer by running, as it were, from one fact or reason to another, and deriving a conclusion; an exercise or act of this power; reasoning; range of reasoning faculty.
2. v. i. To exercise reason; to employ the mind in judging and inferring; to reason.
3. v. t. To treat of; to expose or set forth in language.
Definition of Discourse
1. [v -COURSED, -COURSING, -COURSES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Discourse
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