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Discussed

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

Definition

to talk about something with someone and exchange ideas or opinions

Synonyms & similar words

discourse talkabout talkover discuss hashout conversed debated considered deliberated argued chatted communicated consulted negotiated parleyed powwowed ventilated

Synonyms by register

Formal

deliberated debated examined considered

Informal

talked about chewed over hashed out went over

Literary

conversed communed

Antonyms

ignored silenced unmentioned overlooked disregarded neglected

Common collocations

  • widely discussed
  • thoroughly discussed
  • carefully discussed
  • briefly discussed
  • much discussed
  • heatedly discussed
  • topics discussed

Word family

noun discussion
verb discuss
adjective discussable

Usage note

The past participle 'discussed' is often used passively. It implies a thorough consideration of a topic.

Example sentences

  1. We discussed the book we read for homework.
  2. My friends and I discussed what game to play.
  3. The teacher discussed the rules of the test with the class.
  4. The politicians discussed their plans for the country.
  5. The scientists discussed their research findings at the conference.

Quotes

  • We never discuss business at meals. ~ Walter Annenberg
  • We cannot really think in one language and translate our thoughts into another. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
  • I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure, which is: try to please everybody. ~ Herbert Bayard Swope

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