Discuss

Pronunciation: /dɪˈskʌs/

Definitions of discuss

verb to talk about (something) with another person or group in order to exchange ideas or reach a decision

Example Sentences

A1 We will discuss the weather tomorrow.

A2 I want to discuss my grades with my teacher.

B1 Let's discuss the pros and cons of this decision before making a final choice.

B2 The book club will meet next week to discuss the latest novel.

C1 The panel of experts will discuss the implications of the new policy at the conference.

C2 The diplomats will discuss the terms of the peace treaty in detail.

Examples of discuss in a Sentence

formal During the meeting, we will discuss the budget allocation for the upcoming project.

informal Let's discuss what movie to watch this weekend.

slang I need to discuss my crush with you, can we talk?

figurative The author's use of symbolism in the novel is something we can discuss further in class.

Grammatical Forms of discuss

• past tense: discussed
• plural: discuss
• comparative: more discuss
• superlative: most discuss
• present tense: discuss
• future tense: will discuss
• perfect tense: have discussed
• continuous tense: is discussing
• singular: discuss
• positive degree: discuss
• infinitive: to discuss
• gerund: discussing
• participle: discussed

Origin and Evolution of discuss

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'discuss' originated from the Latin word 'discutere' which means 'to shake apart'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'discuss' evolved to mean 'to talk about something with others and exchange ideas'.