discuss

/di-ˈskəs/

Middle English, from Anglo-French discusser, from Latin discussus, past participle of discutere to disperse, from dis- apart + quatere to shake

verb

  1. to talk about

  2. to investigate by reasoning or argument

  3. to present in detail for examination or consideration

discussing the news of the day

discuss the matter with your family

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. argue implies the offering of reasons or evidence in support of convictions already held.