| discourse definitions |
| # | Definition | Sets |
| 1 | conversation | 92 sets |
| 2 | extended verbal expression in speech or writing | 41 sets |
| 3 | serious speech, writing, or conversation; formal discussion (either written or spoken); conversation; v. | 36 sets |
| 4 | verbal expression or exchange; conversation | 35 sets |
| 5 | formal discussion; conversation | 16 sets |
| 6 | a formal, orderly, and extended expression of thought; the verbal exchange of ideas | 14 sets |
| 7 | exchange of ideas; conversation | 13 sets |
| 8 | discussion | 13 sets |
| 9 | a formal speech | 12 sets |
| 10 | communication of thought by words; talk; conversation | 11 sets |
| 11 | verbal exchange, conversation | 10 sets |
| 12 | an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic | 10 sets |
| 13 | to speak or write formally and at length | 9 sets |
| 14 | speech lecture | 9 sets |
| 15 | communication, discussion, conversation | 8 sets |
| 16 | n. formal discussion; conversation | 8 sets |
| 17 | a formal speech or writing | 8 sets |
| 18 | talk or hold forth formally about a topic | 8 sets |
| 19 | n. a formal discussion of a subject in speech or writing as a dissertation, treatise, sermon, etc. | 7 sets |
| 20 | to speak | 7 sets |
| 21 | speak formally and at length | 7 sets |
| 22 | written or spoken communication or debate | 7 sets |
| 23 | a discussion; a conversation | 7 sets |
| 24 | n. conversation | 6 sets |
| 25 | 1. conversation 2. a formal discussion of a subject in speech or writing. intr. v. to talk; to discuss formally in speech or writing. | 6 sets |
| 26 | outline, summarize, synopsis | 6 sets |
| 27 | formal discussion | 5 sets |
| 28 | (noun) conversation; discussion | 5 sets |
| 29 | verbal expression or exchange | 5 sets |
| 30 | formal speech or writing | 5 sets |
| 31 | outline, summarize | 5 sets |
| 32 | verbal expression in the form of speech or writing | 5 sets |
| 33 | spoken or written language, including literary works; the four traditionally classified modes of ____________ are description, exposition, narration, and persuasion. | 4 sets |
| 34 | communication of thought by words | 4 sets |
| 35 | (verb) to talk; to communicate thoughts orally; (noun) communication | 4 sets |
| 36 | spoken or written expression in words; conversation | 4 sets |
| 37 | speech | 4 sets |
| 38 | a formal conversation | 4 sets |
| 39 | formal speech or writing, to speak or write formally, and at length | 4 sets |
| 40 | exchange of words; conversation | 4 sets |