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conversation
[kon-ver-sey-shuhn]
noun
informal interchange of thoughts, information, etc., by spoken words; oral communication between persons; talk.
how to master the art of conversation.
such interchange by sign language, email, or other nonoral means of communication.
I enjoy our time on the phone, but she prefers conversation by texting.
an instance of this.
I had a long phone conversation with my cousin in Florida.
Synonyms: , ,an informal public exchange of ideas or opinions about a particular issue; a dialogue.
It’s time for a global conversation about the epidemic.
association or social intercourse.
a year's conversation with him as his caregiver and friend.
the ability to talk socially with others.
She writes well but has no conversation.
Obsolete.
behavior or manner of living.
close familiarity; intimate acquaintance, as from constant use or study.
conversation
/ ˌɒԱəˈɪʃə /
noun
the interchange through speech of information, ideas, etc; spoken communication
to talk in an artificial way
Other Word Forms
- preconversation noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of conversation1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
Instead, many of the recent conversations he’s had with clients and media executives have been centered on fear and uncertainty.
The couple couldn’t afford to put off the conversation any longer — fear was mounting over the potential separation of their family.
At the end of his conversation with the BBC, he said that he had no real vision for the future, other than a desire to return to Russia.
"After this Test match, everyone is thrown back into the conversation so it's a bit of a reset. It's probably more for me and the selectors to sit down and map it out."
He said he has had to have difficult conversations with her, assuring her she’s safe, and why it was important to go to the rally.
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