Choice words: discuss / argue / debate / dispute

Four verbs presented in this article have a value which always accompanies us. After talking to people, and then we will discuss some topics of interest to us, argue with or without, present their arguments, or arguments in favor of this or that opinion, trying to prove his innocence. And only in the hot discussion and debate, and the truth is born. That the word «discuss» and we’ll talk.

Choice words: discuss / argue / debate / dispute — in the sense of «to discuss, debate, debate, debate»

The difference between a synonym of the other will be based on the following: the nature of the argument, the topic of discussion, the type of discussion; shape and nature of the discussion. Our first verb discuss, translated as «to discuss something to talk about anything,» defines the exchange of views in order to find out the truth. Therefore, we must examine all the facts and conclusions, to confirm or refute the views of each. Discuss any possible question — consumer, scientific, political, government, etc. Moreover, the discussion can take place in any style.

Have you discussed this matter with anyone else? — You have discussed with anyone else this?

I am not at liberty to discuss this with you. — I’m not at liberty to discuss it with you.

The audience was invited to stop behind to discuss the play with its author. — The audience was asked to stay after the show to discuss the play with the author.

They were discussing me. — They’re talking about me.

Second synonymous argue — to defend, argue — very similar on semantic value to discuss, if we are talking about a wide range of topics for discussion. But, unlike the first verb, it means a single correct view that by convincing people and tries to convey to the interlocutors. Therefore, the evidence is all one-sided, confirming only their own human judgment, or against the opinion of another person.

Let’s not argue the point. — Let’s not argue about it.

He argued that the money should be shared. — It is argued that the money should be divided.

Do not try to argue with her. — Do not try to argue with her.

Go to the third verb debate. It describes a situation similar to the preceding, wherein different face (often opposing) standpoint. But the verb used to describe public discussion of serious moments (for example, the debate in government).

These issues need to be debated openly. — These issues need to be discussed openly.

They will debate it when Parliament meets. — They will discuss is when the parliament will start working.

They have been debating for several hours without reaching the conclusion. — They debated for several hours, but had not taken any decision.

In spoken English the verb is used sometimes jocular tone, indicating a dispute with different opinions, but not in the form of public speaking.

We are still debating whether to go out tonight or not. — We are still hotly debated, we go somewhere else today or not.

Fourth synonym dispute is close in meaning to argue and debate, but it involves a stormy dispute and the subject of the dispute often concerns everyday life.

They disputed whether to wait or not. — They argued to wait or not.

Some husbands and wives are always disputing. — In other families, husbands and wives often squabble.

Dispute may also designate a public or organized discussion, but in the meaning of the verb is used less and less in modern English.

I dispute that point. — I challenge this point.

The will was disputed. — The will was contested.

The first three words — discuss, argue, debate — has another meaning «to think, to weigh, to decide.» The verb argue there is also a value — giving arguments to persuade or dissuade someone to do something. But the word dispute one of the values ​​is the following — to challenge, to question.

All verbs direct and manage the proposed amendments designating the subject of the dispute. In the case of prepositional complements to remember such excuses: dispute about / over, argue / debate up (on) / about / over / round. Verbs also joins the proposed addition (with smb), designational interlocutors in the dispute.

 

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