· extended verbal expression in speech or writing

Hypernym(s): language_unit, linguistic_unit

· an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

Synonym(s): sermon, preaching

Hypernym(s): address, speech

· an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic; "the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic"; "his treatment of the race question is badly biased"

Synonym(s): discussion, treatment

Hypernym(s): communication, communicating

· to consider or examine in speech or writing; "The author talks about the different aspects of this question"; "The class discussed Dante's `Inferno'"

Synonym(s): talk_about, discuss

Hypernym(s): cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address

· carry on a conversation

Synonym(s): converse

Hypernym(s): talk, speak

· talk at length and formally about a topic; "The speaker dissertated about the social politics in 18th century England"

Synonym(s): hold_forth, dissertate

Hypernym(s): talk, speak