English

discuss

dɪˈskʌs, dɪsˈkʊs, dɪsˈkʌs
Meaning: to talk about something with someone
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: dɪsˈkʊs, dɪsˈkʌs

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base discuss
3rd person singular present discusses
Present participle discussing
Past discussed
Will future will discuss
Going-to future going to discuss
Imperative negative don't discuss / do not discuss

Example sentences

We should discuss this matter in private.
We should discuss this matter in private.
The company's top executives met to discuss the new strategy.
The company's top executives met to discuss the new strategy.
The main reason for the meeting was to discuss the new budget.
The main reason for the meeting was to discuss the new budget.
The committee met to discuss the proposal.
The committee met to discuss the proposal.
The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss the new project.
The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss the new project.

Usage Notes

A general word for talking about a topic in detail or exchanging ideas.

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