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dissertou

[di.sɛɾ.ˈtow]
verb
dissertated, discoursed, expounded
1. Third person singular preterite of 'dissertar' - to speak or write at length about a subject; to expound or discourse formally
The professor dissertou about the history of philosophy for two hours.
O professor dissertou sobre a história da filosofia durante duas horas.
2. To elaborate on a topic in a formal or academic manner
She dissertou on the complexities of modern art theory.
Ela dissertou sobre as complexidades da teoria da arte moderna.
Synonyms
discorreuexpôsexplanoufalou extensamenteabordou
Antonyms
silencioucalou-seomitiu

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dissertou
Standard usage in formal and academic contexts
Portugal
dissertou
Standard usage, commonly used in academic discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

dissertar sobre um assunto
dissertar longamente
dissertar com propriedade
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