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English noun: discourse | |||
| 1. | discourse (communication) extended verbal expression in speech or writing | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | language unit, linguistic unit | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | context, context of use, linguistic context | ||
| 2. | discourse (communication) an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) | ||
| Synonyms | preaching, sermon | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | address, speech | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | baccalaureate, evangelism, homily, kerugma, kerygma, preachment | ||
| Instance hyponym | Sermon on the Mount | ||
| Domain category | church, church service | ||
| 3. | discourse (communication) an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic | ||
| Samples | The book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic. His treatment of the race question is badly biased. | ||
| Synonyms | discussion, treatment | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | communicating, communication | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | consideration, detail, dilation, elaboration, enlargement, expansion, talk | ||
English verb: discourse | |||
| 1. | discourse (communication) to consider or examine in speech or writing | ||
| Samples | The author talks about the different aspects of this question. The class discussed Dante's `Inferno'. | ||
| Examples | Sam and Sue discourse, Sam wants to discourse with Sue | ||
| Synonyms | discuss, talk about | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | address, cover, deal, handle, plow, treat | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | descant, talk shop | ||
| 2. | discourse (communication) carry on a conversation | ||
| Synonyms | converse | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | speak, talk | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | argue, chaffer, chat, chatter, chew the fat, chit-chat, chitchat, claver, confab, confabulate, contend, debate, fence, gossip, interview, interview, interview, jaw, natter, question, shoot the breeze, visit | ||
| 3. | discourse (communication) talk at length and formally about a topic | ||
| Samples | The speaker dissertated about the social politics in 18th century England. | ||
| Synonyms | dissertate, hold forth | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s on something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | speak, talk | ||
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