1. (noun)discourse extended verbal expression in speech or writing Synonyms: discussion, sermon, treatment, preaching
2. (noun)sermon, discourse, preaching an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) Synonyms: discussion, discourse, sermon, treatment, preaching
3. (verb)discussion, treatment, discourse an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic Synonyms: sermon, handling, discourse, discussion, word, give-and-take, treatment, preaching, intervention
4. (verb)discourse, talk about, discuss to consider or examine in speech or writing Synonyms: talk over, converse, talk of, hash out, discourse, hold forth, dissertate, discuss, talk about
1. discourse Conversation (Latin con, with) is, etymologically, an interchange of ideas with some other person or persons. Talk may be wholly one-sided. Many brilliant talkers have been incapable of conver Synonyms: conversation, chat, communion, converse, intercourse, colloquy, confabulation, dialogue, parley, communication, conference, discourse, talk