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Synonyms of discourse
(Entry 1 of 2)
- Thomas Jefferson is said to have been able to participate in knowledgeable discourse on a breathtaking array of subjects
Synonyms for discourse
- chat,
- colloquy,
- conversation,
- converse,
- dialogue
- (also dialog),
- discussion,
- exchange
Words Related to discourse
- conference,
- parley,
- powwow
- [informal, now offensive]
- babble,
- chatter,
- chin-wag
- [slang],
- chitchat,
- confabulation,
- gabfest,
- gossip,
- natter
- [chiefly British],
- palaver,
- prate,
- prattle,
- rap,
- small talk,
- table talk
discourse
verbSynonyms of discourse (Entry 2 of 2)
- the guest lecturer discoursed at some length on the long-term results of the war
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Phrases Synonymous with discourse
- grandly discoursed as though he were an expert on every subject
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