Synonyms for issue

noun

1. Question

   point, matter, problem, concern, point in question, matter of contention, bone of contention, argument, point of departure; see also puzzle 2, subject 1.

2. Result

   upshot, culmination, effect; see result.

3. Edition

   number, copy, impression; see edition.

4. Release

   issuance, circulation, delivery; see distribution 1.

5. That which has been released on the market

   stocks, issue of stock, bond issue; see investment.

at issue

take issue

verb

1. To emerge

   flow out, emanate, proceed, come forth; see appear 1, arise 3.

2. To be a result of

   arise from, spring, originate; see arise 3, begin 2, result.

3. To release

   circulate, send out, announce; see advertise 1, declare 1, publish 1.

4. To distribute

   allot, dispense, assign; see distribute 1.

5. To emit

   exude, give off, send forth; see emit 1. See syn. study at arise.