discourse
If you use the word discourse, you are describing a formal and intense discussion or debate.
The noun discourse comes from the Latin discursus to mean “an argument.” But luckily, that kind of argument does not mean people fighting or coming to blows. The argument in discourse refers to an exchange of ideas — sometimes heated — that often follows a kind of order and give-and-take between the participants. It’s the kind of argument and discussion that teachers love, so discourse away!
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an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
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detail
extended treatment of particulars
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dilation
a lengthy discussion (spoken or written) on a particular topic
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consideration
a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting)
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talk
discussion; (`talk about’ is a less formal alternative for `discussion of’)
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elaboration, enlargement, expansion
a discussion that provides additional information
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expatiation
a discussion (spoken or written) that enlarges on a topic or theme at length or in detail
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reconsideration
a consideration of a topic (as in a meeting) with a view to changing an earlier decision
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embellishment, embroidery
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
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communicating, communication
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
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extended verbal expression in speech or writing
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context, context of use, linguistic context
discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation
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language unit, linguistic unit
one of the natural units into which linguistic messages can be analyzed
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context, context of use, linguistic context
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an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
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Sermon on the Mount
the first major discourse delivered by Jesus (Matthew 5-7 and Luke 6:20-49)
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baccalaureate
a farewell sermon to a graduating class at their commencement ceremonies
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kerugma, kerygma
preaching the gospel of Christ in the manner of the early church
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evangelism
zealous preaching and advocacy of the gospel
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homily, preachment
a sermon on a moral or religious topic
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televangelism
evangelism at a distance by the use of television
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Sermon on the Mount
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consider or examine in speech or writing
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talk at length and formally about a topic
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carry on a conversation
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argue, contend, debate, fence
have an argument about something
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interview, question
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
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interview
discuss formally with (somebody) for the purpose of an evaluation
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interview
go for an interview in the hope of being hired
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chaffer, chat, chatter, chew the fat, chit-chat, chitchat, claver, confab, confabulate, gossip, jaw, natter, shoot the breeze, visit
talk socially without exchanging too much information
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stickle
dispute or argue stubbornly (especially minor points)
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spar
fight verbally
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bicker, brabble, niggle, pettifog, quibble, squabble
argue over petty things
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altercate, argufy, dispute, quarrel, scrap
have a disagreement over something
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oppose
be against; express opposition to
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jawbone, schmoose, schmooze, shmoose, shmooze
talk idly or casually and in a friendly way