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verb
To discuss; to converse about a matter or issue.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Synonyms: bespeak, betalk, conversate, debate, treat, bechat, confer, chat, discuss, moot, talk about, talk over
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To persuade (someone); to talk around.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Synonyms: talk around, win over, bring round, convict, convince, draw, gain over, persuade, pimp, prevail upon, procure, push, suade, talk over, wash with
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To verbally interrupt (someone); to speak at the same time as someone else.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: hash out, discuss
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: talk of, talk about
Narrower terms: negociate, negotiate, talk terms, powwow, debate, deliberate, consider, moot, turn over, bandy, kick around, moderate, chair, lead, rede, advise, counsel, confer, confabulate, confab, consult, broach, initiate, bandy about, thrash out, hammer out
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