Discourse
Discussion
Synonyms Discussion, talk, communication, debate, verbal exchange, chat, korero, chit-chat, confabulation, colloquy, interlocution, conversation, dialogue, conference, consultation, parley, adda, confab, powwow, palaver, and converse.
Essay
Synonyms Essay, dissertation, study, monograph, tract, address, oration, sermon, treatise, paper, critique, disquisition, lecture, speech, peroration, and homily.
Hold forth
Synonyms Hold forth, pontificate, give a talk, give a speech, sermonize, orate, write at length, spiel, preachify, perorate, dissertate, expatiate, talk, give an address, lecture, preach, write learnedly, spout, speechify, sound off, and lucubrate.
Converse
Example Sentences
The professor encouraged open discourse in the classroom.
Political discourse often shapes public opinion and policies.
The meeting focused on discourse about climate change solutions.
Their discourse covered a wide range of philosophical topics.
Online discourse can sometimes lead to misunderstandings.
