converse — to 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
Two old friends converse warmly over coffee at a cozy cafe corner.
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🌳Etymology
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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📝Examples
“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.”
“The diplomats conversed in multiple languages during the summit.”
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