What is another word for discuss?

Common synonyms for discuss include saucer, talkabout, discus, talkover, discourse.

What is the opposite of discuss?

Antonyms of discuss include ignore, disregard, neglect, avoid, silence.

Synonyms for

Discuss

Verb / dɪˈskʌs / Another word for discuss — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to talk about something with another person or a group of people in order to exchange ideas or make a decision

Synonyms & similar words

saucer talkabout discus talkover discourse hashout debate consider converse chat deliberate exchange explore negotiate speak communicate argue reason ventilate treat confer parley consult brainstorm

Synonyms by register

Formal

deliberate examine consider contemplate

Informal

chat about talk over chew over hash out

Literary

confer commune

Antonyms

ignore disregard neglect avoid silence confront

Common collocations

discuss the issue
discuss the plan
discuss the details
discuss the findings
discuss the implications
discuss the matter
discuss the options

Word family

noun discussion

verb discuss

adjective discussable

adverb discussingly

Usage note

Discuss is often followed by 'with' when referring to the person or group involved in the conversation, e.g., 'I need to discuss this with my manager'.