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con·verse1
 converse1
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- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
k n
vuhrs
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| inflections: |
converses, conversing, conversed |
| definition: |
to have an oral exchange or conversation; talk.
People in our building rarely converse in the elevator.The two of them are always conversing when they should be working.- synonyms:
- communicate, talk
- similar words:
- chat, chew the fat, chitchat, confab, confabulate, dialogue, discourse, gab, rap, relate, speak, visit with
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| related words: |
commune, communicate, speak |
(v.)converse
+ adverb
amiably, animatedly, comfortably, easily, freely, intelligently, normally, online, quietly, softly
(v.)converse
+ noun
adult, colleague, e-mail, friend, guest, guide, informant, interviewer, language, neighbor, peer, porch, respondent, stranger, telephone, topic
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
kan
vrs
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| definition: |
an oral exchange; conversation.
- synonyms:
- communication, conversation, dialogue, discussion, talk
- similar words:
- chat, confabulation, conference, gab, parley, tete-a-tete
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| related words: |
discourse, discussion |
adjective + (n.)converse
close, romantic, slow, true, very
verb + (n.)converse
apply, argue, assume, occur, present, score, suggest, wear
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The word converse
contains the following part:
vers, vert
Latin
root
that means to turn; to be occupied with
  Example words:
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