| discourse definitions |
| # | Definition | Sets |
| 1 | conversation | 87 sets |
| 2 | extended verbal expression in speech or writing | 37 sets |
| 3 | serious speech, writing, or conversation; formal discussion (either written or spoken); conversation; v. | 36 sets |
| 4 | verbal expression or exchange; conversation | 33 sets |
| 5 | formal discussion; conversation | 14 sets |
| 6 | a formal speech | 12 sets |
| 7 | exchange of ideas; conversation | 12 sets |
| 8 | discussion | 12 sets |
| 9 | communication of thought by words; talk; conversation | 11 sets |
| 10 | verbal exchange, conversation | 10 sets |
| 11 | an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic | 10 sets |
| 12 | to speak or write formally and at length | 9 sets |
| 13 | speech lecture | 9 sets |
| 14 | communication, discussion, conversation | 8 sets |
| 15 | a formal speech or writing | 8 sets |
| 16 | n. formal discussion; conversation | 8 sets |
| 17 | n. a formal discussion of a subject in speech or writing as a dissertation, treatise, sermon, etc. | 7 sets |
| 18 | talk or hold forth formally about a topic | 7 sets |
| 19 | speak formally and at length | 7 sets |
| 20 | written or spoken communication or debate | 7 sets |
| 21 | a discussion; a conversation | 7 sets |
| 22 | n. conversation | 6 sets |
| 23 | 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 |
| 24 | to speak | 6 sets |
| 25 | verbal expression in the form of speech or writing | 6 sets |
| 26 | formal speech or writing | 5 sets |
| 27 | verbal expression or exchange | 5 sets |
| 28 | (noun) conversation; discussion | 5 sets |
| 29 | formal discussion | 5 sets |
| 30 | communication of thought by words | 4 sets |
| 31 | spoken or written language, including literary works; the four traditionally classified modes of discourse are description, exposition, narration, and persuasion. | 4 sets |
| 32 | a formal conversation | 4 sets |
| 33 | (n) 1. conversation. 2. a formal discussion of a subject in speech or writing. (intr.v.) 3. to talk; to discuss formally in speech or writing. | 4 sets |
| 34 | n. a formal discussion of a subject in speech or writing | 4 sets |
| 35 | noun or verb a. a lengthy discussion b. to talk about or discuss at length | 4 sets |
| 36 | formal speech or writing, to speak or write formally, and at length | 4 sets |
| 37 | spoken or written expression in words; conversation | 4 sets |
| 38 | (verb) to talk; to communicate thoughts orally; (noun) communication | 4 sets |
| 39 | a formal, orderly, and extended expression of thought; the verbal exchange of ideas | 4 sets |
| 40 | speech | 4 sets |