Discuss
Discuss verb - To talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion.
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Synonyms for Discuss
Encourage and discuss are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Encourage" instead a verb "Discuss".
Encourage
Encourage verb - To fill with courage or strength of purpose.
Discuss and encourage are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discuss" instead a verb "Encourage".
Nearby Words: encouragement, encouraging
Common collocations
| character | discuss character | encourage character |
| work | discuss work | encourage work |
| peace | discuss peace | encourage peace |
| relationship | discuss relationship | encourage relationship |
| Other words: use, way, characters, relationships. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- Late in the series Duo, Trowa, and Quatre encourage him to rescue her from White Fang (by himself) and discuss the relationship with surprising accuracy.
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You encourage your friends to start reading TV Tropes so you can discuss TV Tropes with your friends.
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