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descant on
 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb descant on has 1 sense
  1. descant on - sing a descant on a main tune or melody
    --1 is one way to     sing
    Sample sentence:
    They will descant on the duet

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Descant On

Description:

"Descant on" is a phrasal verb which means to discuss, comment on, or elaborate extensively on a particular topic or idea.

Possible Senses and Usages:

  1. Sense: To discuss or comment on a specific subject.

    2. Example sentence: The panelists will descant on the importance of environmental conservation.

  2. Sense: To offer an extensive explanation or analysis of a topic.

    3. Example sentence: The professor descanted on the historical significance of the Renaissance period for hours.

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