Meaning
To talk about something with other people so that everyone can say what they think.
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Word origin
From Latin discutere, meaning to shake apart, and later to examine a thing closely.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- discutere
Grammar
Examples
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"Discuss" is followed straight by the thing, with no "about".
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"Discussed" is the past form.
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The verb suggests a calm exchange of views.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 4: discuss, account, nervous and 7 more words.