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discourse

/dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/
noun
  1. Verbal exchange, conversation.

  2. Expression in words, either speech or writing.

  3. A formal lengthy exposition of some subject, either spoken or written.

    "The preacher gave us a long discourse on duty."

Synonymscommunication, expression, dissertation, lecture, study, treatise
verb
  1. To engage in discussion or conversation; to converse.

  2. To write or speak formally and at length.

  3. To debate.

Synonymsconverse, talk

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