extended verbal expression in speech or writing

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

[ Syn: sermon , preaching ]

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

[ Syn: discussion , treatment ]

to consider or examine in speech or writing; The author talks about the different aspects of this question; The class discussed Dantes `Inferno

[ Syn: talk about , discuss ]

carry on a conversation

[ Syn: converse ]

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

[ Syn: hold forth , dissertate ]