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
Take on and discuss are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Take on" instead a verb "Discuss".
Take on
Take on verb - To enter into contest or conflict with.
Both terms in one sentence
- Casual Danger Dialogue: In Epilogue 1 (Chapter 52), Brian, Taylor and Theo discuss who will take on which of their adult foes, despite the fact that they're standing right there.
Source: Fan Fic / Security! - The shows stated purpose is "to discuss science and take on the superstitious, the frauds and the willfully ignorant"... or at least talk about them.
Source: Podcast / Desert Air Podcast -
Mommy's Little Villain: Vaz and Mal view Cortana as being just as bad as Halsey, even blatantly calling her a creepy stalker (even though they never even met Cortana), as they discuss how smart AIs can take on the traits of their human donor.
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