Let's discuss your love problems on the way back from school.
Source: tatoeba (17295)
Discuss
/dɪˈskʌs/
Synonyms for "discuss" (223 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (45)
Verb(12 words)
Noun(18 words)
Strong matches (67)
Noun(26 words)
confabconfabsconferencesconferencingconferringconsultingconverseconversingconversocovercover a topiccoveringcovering actioncritiquecurrent matterdebatesdebatingdeliberatingdialogsdialogue
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conferconfer withconsiderconsultconsult withcontrovertconversecounselcriticizedeal withdebatedeliberatedeliberate overdeliberate upondescantdilatedisceptdiscoursediscourse aboutdiscuss with
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Verb(14 words)
Adjective(3 words)
contemporary dialoguedeliberate changedeliberate decision
Related words (111)
examineexchange observationsexchange viewsexpatiateexpostulategetgogo intohandlehave conversationshold conferencehuddleinquire intointerpretinvestigateknockknock aroundmootnegotiatepalaver
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parleypass under reviewpowwowpro and conput heads togetherrapreasonreason aboutreason the pointreason withreferrefer toremarkremark uponreviewsermonizesiftsit down togethersit down withspeakstudysurveytake counseltake uptake up withtalktalk abouttalk oftalk overthrash outthresh outtosstouch upontreattreat ofventilatewrite up
Verb(19 words)
Noun(33 words)
Adjective(2 words)
facetedgeographic surface
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: talk about, talk over, address an envelope, address number, address reading difficulty.
- Sentence evidence is available for discuss, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "discuss".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "discuss"
Keep "discuss" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "discuss" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "discuss", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "discuss" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
14 entriesMore specific
7 entriesarticle critiqueclass discussionessay analysisgroup discussionpanel discussionpeer discussionpolicy discussion
Collocations
6 entriesclass discussiondiscussion questionsdiscussion topicsgroup discussionpanel discussionpeer discussion
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
21 total sentences available.
The chairman suggested that we should discuss the problem.
Source: tatoeba (20002)
I'd like to discuss the following at the meeting.
Source: tatoeba (22540)
We will discuss the problem with them.
Source: tatoeba (23163)
Showing 4 of 21 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "discuss"?
Closest matches include talk about, talk over, address an envelope, address number, address reading difficulty.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "discuss"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.