Discuss and Understand

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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Understand and discuss are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Understand" instead a verb "Discuss".

Nearby Words: discussion, discussed, discussing, discussable, discussible

Understand verb - To form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information.

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Discuss and understand are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discuss" instead a verb "Understand".

life	discuss life	understand life
idea	discuss idea	understand idea
culture	discuss culture	understand culture
nature	discuss nature	understand nature
Other words: plot, situation, time, question, way, game, story, actions, meaning, concept, feelings, implications, concepts.

Josh and Mindy discuss it later on and realize that they are too young to understand what "I Love You" means and decide to break up so they can better understand their feelings for each other.

Source: Series / Drake & Josh
Lampshaded by Hank and Dermott in the episode "Momma's Boys", where they discuss that they are able to understand H.E.L.P.eR, but have no idea how they are doing it.

Source: Intelligible Unintelligible
Of course, being childrens' TV shows, they have to discuss these issues in a way that's easy to understand, but without being scary — which usually just ends up being awkward.

Source: Too Smart for Strangers

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