Synonyms: discourse
Definition: extended verbal expression in speech or writing
Similar words: linguistic unit, language unit
Definition: one of the natural units into which linguistic messages can be analyzed
Synonyms: discourse, discussion, treatment
Definition: an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
Usage: the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic; his treatment of the race question is badly biased
Similar words: communicating, communication
Definition: the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
Usage: they could not act without official communication from Moscow
Synonyms: sermon, preaching, discourse
Definition: an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
Similar words: speech, address
Definition: the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
Usage: he listened to an address on minor Roman poets
Synonyms: hold forth, discourse, dissertate
Definition: talk at length and formally about a topic
Usage: The speaker dissertated about the social politics in 18th century England
Definition: exchange thoughts; talk with
Usage: We often talk business; Actions talk louder than words
Definition: carry on a conversation
Definition: exchange thoughts; talk with
Usage: We often talk business; Actions talk louder than words
Synonyms: talk about, discourse, discuss
Definition: to consider or examine in speech or writing
Usage: The author talks about the different aspects of this question; The class discussed Dante's `Inferno'
Similar words: cover, deal, address, plow, handle, treat
Definition: act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
Usage: This book deals with incest; The course covered all of Western Civilization; The new book treats the history of China