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Discuss Many arts were used to discuss the beginnings of new affection.Sir H. Wotton. A pomade . . . of virtue to discuss pimples.Rambler. All regard of shame she had discussed.Spenser. We sat quietly down and discussed a cold fowl that we had brought with us.Sir S. Baker. Syn. To Discuss, Examine, Debate. We speak of examining a subject when we ponder it with care, in order to discover its real state, or the truth respecting it. We speak of discussing a topic when we examine it thoroughly in its distinct parts. The word is very commonly applied to matters of opinion. We may discuss a subject without giving in an adhesion to any conclusion. We speak of debating a point when we examine it in mutual argumentation between opposing parties. In debate we contend for or against some conclusion or view. |
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