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.
Usage example: we discussed the new proposal for the school stadium
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Synonyms for Discuss
Raise and discuss are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Raise" instead a verb "Discuss".
Raise
Raise verb - To present or bring forward for discussion.
Usage example: one member of the tour raised the subject of appropriate attire for visits to sacred sites in the Holy Land
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In one episode, the boys watch a kissing scene involving an actress with whom they might have a chance to win a date and discuss how much they'd like to raise that foot up.
Source: Foot Popping -
Wife Husbandry: Early in the story, Genji and some of his friends discuss the difficulty of finding the perfect woman, and conclude that perhaps the best thing to do is to raise her yourself.
Source: Literature / The Tale of Genji - The characters would be planning a party and discuss inviting someone only to raise a concern that the person might bring someone that they can't stand.
Source: The Friend Nobody Likes
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