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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. discussed the need for a new highway argue implies the offering of reasons or evidence in support of convictions already held. argued that the project would be too costly debate suggests formal or public argument between opposing parties debated the merits of the amendment ; it may also apply to deliberation with oneself. I'm debating whether I should go

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She discussed the plan with several colleagues. They held a meeting to discuss the future of the company. We'll discuss where to meet later. Have you discussed the matter with your family? In the first chapter, the author discusses childcare issues. The article discusses the theory in depth. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Separately, at least some of the would-be Trump electors in Michigan also received subpoenas on Wednesday, according to a person who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation. — Spencer S. Hsu, Josh Dawsey And Devlin Barrett, Anchorage Daily News, 23 June 2022 The search was confirmed by a person familiar with the investigation, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing case. — Josh Dawsey, Washington Post, 23 June 2022 The court has set aside time to discuss the matter on Aug. 10 and 11, according to court records. — Jacob Scholl, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 June 2022 Separately, at least some of the would-be Trump electors in Michigan also received subpoenas on Wednesday, according to a person who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation. — BostonGlobe.com, 22 June 2022 BSE Global declined a Forbes request to discuss the matter. — Jabari Young, Forbes, 18 June 2022 The media companies are not contractually restricted from showing LIV, according to the people familiar with the deals, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private agreements. — New York Times, 16 June 2022 Billboard spoke with three honorees: Manizha, SIMONA and Avril Lavigne, to discuss their musical journeys as women, gender advocacy and equity in the industry, and Spotify’s EQUAL initiative. — Quincy Green, Billboard, 7 June 2022 Even if no one is willing to discuss the matter, there is a lot to talk about. — David Browne, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2022 See More

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Choose the Right Synonym for discuss

discuss, argue, and debate mean to talk about something in order to reach a decision or to convince someone of a point of view. discuss is used when there is an exchange of ideas. We will discuss plans for the school picnic. argue is used when evidence or reasons for or against something are given. She argued for the need for more hospitals. debate is used when there is an argument between opposing persons or groups according to rules and often before an audience. The candidates will debate on TV.