What is "discourse" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "discourse": extended verbal expression in speech or writing

Noun

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈdɪskɔː(ɹ)s/

Meaning of "discourse": to consider or examine in speech or writing

Verb

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈdɪskɔː(ɹ)s/

Meaning of "discourse": an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

Noun

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈdɪskɔː(ɹ)s/

Meaning of "discourse": carry on a conversation

Verb

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈdɪskɔː(ɹ)s/

Meaning of "discourse": an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

Noun

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈdɪskɔː(ɹ)s/

Meaning of "discourse": talk at length and formally about a topic

Verb

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈdɪskɔː(ɹ)s/

Synonyms:

essay, rhetoric, treatise, communication, discussion, conversation, speech, lecture, monologue, huddle, thesis, descant, converse, homily, verbalization, monograph, sermon, paper, speaking, chat, address, disquisition, article, utterance, memoir, talk, oration, gabfest, tractate, comment, chew, expatiate, descant, modulate, declaim, confab, develop, sermonize, explain, enlarge, debate, treat, lecture, dispute, orate, converse, confer, harangue, expand, expound, remark, argue, elaborate, perorate, voice, talk, commentate, dissertate, dilate upon, dissert, give a meeting, hold forth,

Antonyms:

quiet, silence, refrain, ignore, compress, decrease, lessen, abridge, keep quiet, lower, shrink, agree, go along, be quiet,