Discuss

Definition of Discuss

Dis`cuss´

v. t.	1.	To break to pieces; to shatter. [imp. & p. p. Discussed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Discussing.]
	2.	To break up; to disperse; to scatter; to dissipate; to drive away; - said especially of tumors. Many arts were used to discuss the beginnings of new affection. - Sir H. Wotton. A pomade . . . of virtue to discuss pimples. - Rambler.
	3.	To shake; to put away; to finish. All regard of shame she had discussed. - Spenser.
	4.	To examine in detail or by disputation; to reason upon by presenting favorable and adverse considerations; to debate; to sift; to investigate; to ventilate.
	5.	To deal with, in eating or drinking. We sat quietly down and discussed a cold fowl that we had brought with us. - Sir S. Baker.
	6.	(Law) To examine or search thoroughly; to exhaust a remedy against, as against a principal debtor before proceeding against the surety.

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