DISCOURSES Synonyms
There are 23 hypernyms of the word discourses. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| talks | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a discussion intended to produce an agreement | ||||||
| conversations | nounn | |||||
noun • the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc. | ||||||
| debates | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal • the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) verb • argue with one another • think about carefully; weigh • discuss the pros and cons of an issue • have an argument about something | ||||||
| dialogues | nounn | |||||
noun • a conversation between two persons • the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction • a literary composition in the form of a conversation between two people • a discussion intended to produce an agreement | ||||||
| discussions | nounn | |||||
noun • an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic • an exchange of views on some topic | ||||||
| discussion | nounn | |||||
noun • an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic • an exchange of views on some topic | ||||||
| communication | nounn | |||||
noun • the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information • something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups • a connection allowing access between persons or places | ||||||
| conversation | nounn | |||||
noun • the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc. | ||||||
| converse | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a proposition obtained by conversion adjective satellite • of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other • turned about in order or relation verb • carry on a conversation | ||||||
| debate | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal • the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) verb • argue with one another • think about carefully; weigh • discuss the pros and cons of an issue • have an argument about something | ||||||
| discuss | verbv | |||||
verb • to consider or examine in speech or writing • speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion | ||||||
| dissertate | verbv | |||||
verb • talk at length and formally about a topic | ||||||
| dissertation | nounn | |||||
noun • a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree | ||||||
| expression | nounn | |||||
noun • the feelings expressed on a person's face • expression without words • the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions • a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations • the style of expressing yourself • a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement • (genetics) the process of expressing a gene • a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit • the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing | ||||||
| lecture | nounn | |||||
noun • a speech that is open to the public • a lengthy rebuke • teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class) verb • deliver a lecture or talk • censure severely or angrily | ||||||
| preaching | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) • a moralistic rebuke | ||||||
| ratiocination | nounn | |||||
noun • the proposition arrived at by logical reasoning (such as the proposition that must follow from the major and minor premises of a syllogism) • logical and methodical reasoning | ||||||
| sermon | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) • a moralistic rebuke | ||||||
| study | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a detailed critical inspection • applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading) • a written document describing the findings of some individual or group • a state of deep mental absorption • a room used for reading and writing and studying • a branch of knowledge • preliminary drawing for later elaboration • attentive consideration and meditation • someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play) • a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique verb • consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning • be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning • give careful consideration to • be a student of a certain subject • learn by reading books • think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes | ||||||
| talk | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an exchange of ideas via conversation • discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of') • the act of giving a talk to an audience • a speech that is open to the public • idle gossip or rumor verb • exchange thoughts; talk with • express in speech • use language • reveal information • divulge confidential information or secrets • deliver a lecture or talk | ||||||
