Discourse
Discourse verb - To give a formal often extended talk on a subject.
Elaborate on and discourse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Elaborate on" instead a verb "Discourse".
Nearby Words: discoursed, discoursing
Elaborate on
Elaborate on verb - To express more fully and in greater detail.
Usage example: the candidate for governor refused to elaborate on how she would balance the state's budget
Discourse and elaborate on are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discourse" instead a verb "Elaborate on".
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Elaborate on and Discourse. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/discourse/elaborate_on
Discourse & Elaborate on. N.p., 2016. Web. 01 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/discourse/elaborate_on>.
Elaborate on or Discourse. 2016. Accessed August 01, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/discourse/elaborate_on.
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