Discourse

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Definitions:

Noun

discourse

Definition: extended verbal expression in speech or writing

sermon discourse preaching

Definition: an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

discussion treatment discourse

Definition: an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic; "the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic"; "his treatment of the race question is badly biased"

Definition: Verbal exchange, conversation.

Verb

discourse talk about discuss

Definition: to consider or examine in speech or writing; "The author talks about the different aspects of this question"; "The class discussed Dante's `Inferno'"

converse discourse

Definition: carry on a conversation

hold forth discourse dissertate

Definition: talk at length and formally about a topic; "The speaker dissertated about the social politics in 18th century England"

Definition: To engage in discussion or conversation; to converse.