Synonyms for

Discourses

Verb / dɪˈskɔ:rsɪz / / ˈdɪskɔ:rsɪz / Another word for discourses — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'discourses' means to have a conversation or discuss a particular topic in a formal manner.

Synonyms & similar words

talkabout discussion discuss dissertate treatment preaching holdforth discourse sermon converse talks converses chats communicates debates conveys expresses voices lectures preaches speaks chatters gossips dialogues negotiates deliberates consults confers

Example sentences

  1. He discourses about politics during dinner.
  2. The professor's discourse on climate change was informative.
  3. They had a long discourse about their favorite books.
  4. She discourses with her friends about the latest movies.
  5. We should discourse about important issues in society.

Quotes

  • A good discourse is that from which nothing can be retrenched without cutting into the quick. - Francis Jeffrey
  • Discourse may want an animated, NOBLE delivery, but it should not want a calm and dispassionate one. - Hugh Blair
  • The best way to engage honestly with the marketplace via Twitter is to never use the words 'engage,' 'honestly,' or 'marketplace.' - Jeffrey Zeldman

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