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converseto have a conversation; talk

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to have a conversation; talk

Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈvɜːrs/

Korean meaning: 대화하다, 이야기를 나누다

Korean pronunciation: 컨**버**스

Example Sentences

  • The shy student finally learned to converse confidently with native speakers.
  • My cat seems to converse with the neighborhood birds every morning.
  • They conversed about everything from philosophy to pizza toppings.

converse

VERB

//kənˈvɜːrs//

to have a conversation; talk

converse concept
💡 Concept

to have a conversation; talk

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kənˈvɜːrs/
🇬🇧 UK/kənˈvɜːs/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcon--
Rootvers

Origin

From Latin 'conversari' meaning 'to live with' or 'to keep company with', derived from 'com-' (with) and 'versari' (to turn or occupy oneself). The word entered English through Old French and evolved to mean 'to talk together' or 'to have a conversation'.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

The shy student finally learned to converse confidently with native speakers.

😄 Fun example

My cat seems to converse with the neighborhood birds every morning.

😄 Fun example

They conversed about everything from philosophy to pizza toppings.

The diplomats conversed in multiple languages during the summit.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

chattalkdiscusscommunicatedialogue

Antonyms

ignoresilenceavoid

Related

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