Synonym: campaign, cause, copy, edition, point, principle, problem, publication, question, subject, text, theme, topic. Similar words: tissue, sue, assume, dress up, assure, assumption, missile, dismiss. Meaning: ['ɪʃuː] 
n. 1. an important question that is in dispute and must be settled 2. one of a series published periodically 3. the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity) 4. some situation or event that is thought about 5. supplies (as food or clothing or ammunition) issued by the government 6. the immediate descendants of a person 7. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon 8. the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property 9. the becoming visible 10. an opening that permits escape or release 11. the act of issuing printed materials. v. 1. prepare and issue for public distribution or sale 2. circulate or distribute or equip with 3. bring out an official document (such as a warrant) 4. come out of 5. make out and issue.
n. 1. an important question that is in dispute and must be settled 2. one of a series published periodically 3. the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity) 4. some situation or event that is thought about 5. supplies (as food or clothing or ammunition) issued by the government 6. the immediate descendants of a person 7. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon 8. the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property 9. the becoming visible 10. an opening that permits escape or release 11. the act of issuing printed materials. v. 1. prepare and issue for public distribution or sale 2. circulate or distribute or equip with 3. bring out an official document (such as a warrant) 4. come out of 5. make out and issue. 
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151 The party believes education is the most important issue facing the government.
152 In the name of humanity I ask the government to reappraise this important issue.
153 It's not the first time this year that the president has been accused of straddling an issue.
154 It seemed the Colonel had no desire to make an issue of the affair.
155 The prime minister is expected to issue a statement on the policy change this afternoon.
156 The various opposition parties speak with one voice on this issue.
157 Shortage of funds is still very much a live issue.
158 I think it would be pointless to discuss this issue again.
159 More seriously for him, there are members who say he is wrong on this issue.
160 I was upset by Eleanor's remarks, but didn't make an issue of it.
161 The family is split down the middle on this issue.
162 On the issue of education, the difference between the two parties is muddy.
163 The issue of taxing domestic fuel has become a political hot potato.
163 Wish you can benefit from sentencedict.com and make progress everyday!
164 The Tories found themselves outflanked by Labour on the issue of law and order.
165 The steel workers were relatively indifferent to the issue of nationalization.
166 The government adopted an uncompromising posture on the issue of independence.
167 The government has had to bow to public pressure on the issue.
168 The issue has been lingering at the back of my mind for a long time.
169 I will try to be brief and avoid further confusing the issue.
170 This issue has now become the focal centre of interest.
171 The government is expected to issue a statement about the investigation to the press.
172 Compose a letter to your local paper stating your views on an issue of your choice.
173 I'm with you all the way on this salary issue, Joe.
174 Douglas held his tongue, preferring not to speak out on a politically sensitive issue.
175 There has been a shift in opinion on the issue after a decade of entrenchment.
176 Because I grew up in a dysfunctional family, anger is a big issue for me.
177 There's a lot of disagreement among politicians on this issue.
178 The party is divided on/over the issue of capital punishment.
179 The tax proposal is really a side issue with us.
180 Existing shareholders subscribed to only 49% of the new share issue.
More similar words: tissue, sue, assume, dress up, assure, assumption, missile, dismiss, mission, missing, emission, dissolve, permission, admission, commission, commissioner, missionary, at this stage, transmission.