#1 discourse n. extended verbal expression in speech or writing. wn
#2 discourse v. [talk about, discuss] to consider or examine in speech or writing; "The author talks about the different aspects of this question"; "The class discussed Dante's 'Inferno'". wn
#3 discourse n. [sermon, preaching] an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service). wn
#4 discourse v. [converse] carry on a conversation. wn
#5 discourse n. [discussion, treatment] an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic; "the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic"; "his treatment of the race question is badly biased". wn
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