1. discourse - noun
· extended verbal expression in speech or writing
Hypernym(s): language_unit, linguistic_unit
2. discourse - noun
· an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
3. discourse - noun
· 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"
Synonym(s): discussion, treatment
Hypernym(s): communication, communicating
4. discourse - verb
· to consider or examine in speech or writing; "The author talks about the different aspects of this question"; "The class discussed Dante's `Inferno'"
Synonym(s): talk_about, discuss
Hypernym(s): cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address
5. discourse - verb
· carry on a conversation
Synonym(s): converse
6. discourse - verb
· talk at length and formally about a topic; "The speaker dissertated about the social politics in 18th century England"
Synonym(s): hold_forth, dissertate
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