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    discourse - Dictionary definition and meaning for word discourse

    Definition
    (noun) extended verbal expression in speech or writing Definition
    (noun) an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
    Synonyms : preaching , sermon
    Definition
    (noun) an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
    Synonyms : discussion , treatment
    Example Sentence
    • the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic
    • his treatment of the race question is badly biased
    Definition
    (verb) to consider or examine in speech or writing
    Synonyms : discuss , talk about
    Example Sentence
    • The author talks about the different aspects of this question
    • The class discussed Dante's `Inferno'
    Definition
    (verb) carry on a conversation
    Synonyms : converse
    Definition
    (verb) talk at length and formally about a topic
    Synonyms : dissertate , hold forth
    Example Sentence
    • The speaker dissertated about the social politics in 18th century England
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for discourse

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discourse sounds like discuss and hence it means to formally discuss a subject

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Discourse: "This Course has....". In the beginning of any course there is always a serious speech on what you will learn in the course.

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when any one joins an institute then the staff will firstly have a discourse of the course!...

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say discuss in italian style and it sounds like discourse

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