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1. discourse
noun. ['ˈdɪskɔrs'] extended verbal expression in speech or writing.
Synonyms
- linguistic unit
- context of use
- language unit
- linguistic context
Antonyms
- whisper
- shout
- specify
- praise
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Sentences with indirect-discourse
1. Noun Phrase
Free indirect discourse employs the techniques of stream of consciousness narration, but outside the stricture of interior dialogue.
2. discourse
noun. ['ˈdɪskɔrs'] an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service).
Synonyms
- speech
- evangelism
- sermon
- homily
- baccalaureate
- preachment
- kerugma
- kerygma
- preaching
Antonyms
- make peace
- defend
- refrain
- disclaim
3. discourse
noun. ['ˈdɪskɔrs'] an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic.
Synonyms
- treatment
- discussion
- communicating
- expansion
- talk
- communication
- elaboration
- detail
- consideration
- dilation
Antonyms
- forward
- synonymous
- answer
- certainty
4. discourse
verb. ['ˈdɪskɔrs'] talk at length and formally about a topic.
Synonyms
- talk
- hold forth
- dissertate
Antonyms
- decrease
- deflation
- persuasion
- dissuasion
5. discourse
verb. ['ˈdɪskɔrs'] to consider or examine in speech or writing.
Synonyms
- talk about
- address
- cover
- discuss
- descant
- plow
- deal
- handle
- talk shop
Antonyms
- tactlessness
- go
- skew
- right
6. indirect
adjective. ['ˌɪndɝˈɛkt'] having intervening factors or persons or influences.
Antonyms
- top
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
- in- (English)
- in (Latin)
7. indirect
adjective. ['ˌɪndɝˈɛkt'] not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination.
Synonyms
- askance
- sidelong
- squint-eyed
- diversionary
- meandering
- roundabout
- wandering
- circuitous
- winding
- devious
- asquint
- directness
- straightness
- squint
- squinty
- askant
- rambling
Antonyms
- straight
- direct
- uncoiled
- honest
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
- in- (English)
- in (Latin)
8. indirect
adjective. ['ˌɪndɝˈɛkt'] descended from a common ancestor but through different lines.
Synonyms
- collateral
Antonyms
- unrelated
- bottom
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
- in- (English)
- in (Latin)
9. indirect
adjective. ['ˌɪndɝˈɛkt'] not as a direct effect or consequence.
Antonyms
- horizontal
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
- in- (English)
- in (Latin)
10. indirect
adjective. ['ˌɪndɝˈɛkt'] extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action.
Synonyms
- backhanded
- tortuous
- mealy-mouthed
- periphrastic
- roundabout
- digressive
- excursive
- oblique
- circumlocutory
- circuitous
- devious
- mealymouthed
- ambagious
- discursive
- allusive
- circumlocutious
- rambling
Antonyms
- lawful
- dishonesty
- erect
- regular
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
- in- (English)
- in (Latin)