Definition of discourse

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Discourse (v. t.) To talk to; to confer with.

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Lengthy :: Lengthy (superl.) Having length; rather long or too long; prolix; not brief; -- said chiefly of discourses, writings, and the like..
Loring :: Loring (n.) Instructive discourse.
Sermon :: Sermon (n.) A discourse or address; a talk; a writing; as, the sermons of Chaucer..
Discourse :: Discourse (n.) The art and manner of speaking and conversing.
Introduction :: Introduction (n.) That part of a book or discourse which introduces or leads the way to the main subject, or part; preliminary; matter; preface; proem; exordium..
Collocution :: Collocution (n.) A speaking or conversing together; conference; mutual discourse.
Rabble :: Rabble (v. i.) A confused, incoherent discourse; a medley of voices; a chatter..
Introductory :: Introductory (a.) Serving to introduce something else; leading to the main subject or business; preliminary; prefatory; as, introductory proceedings; an introductory discourse..
Declamation :: Declamation (n.) A set or harangue; declamatory discourse.
Hang :: Hang (n.) Connection; arrangement; plan; as, the hang of a discourse..
Narration :: Narration (n.) That part of a discourse which recites the time, manner, or consequences of an action, or simply states the facts connected with the subject..
Digression :: Digression (n.) The act of digressing or deviating, esp. from the main subject of a discourse; hence, a part of a discourse deviating from its main design or subject..
Rise :: Rise (v.) To become more and more dignified or forcible; to increase in interest or power; -- said of style, thought, or discourse; as, to rise in force of expression; to rise in eloquence; a story rises in interest..
Discourse :: Discourse (v. i.) To relate something; to tell.
Dermatologist :: Dermatologist (n.) One who discourses on the skin and its diseases; one versed in dermatology.
Briefness :: Briefness (n.) The quality of being brief; brevity; conciseness in discourse or writing.
Expostulatory :: Expostulatory (a.) Containing expostulation or remonstrance; as, an expostulatory discourse or letter..
Address :: Address (v. t.) A formal communication, either written or spoken; a discourse; a speech; a formal application to any one; a petition; a formal statement on some subject or special occasion; as, an address of thanks, an address to the voters..
Anthology :: Anthology (n.) A discourse on flowers.
Poor :: Poor (superl.) Destitute of beauty, fitness, or merit; as, a poor discourse; a poor picture..
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