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conversation

[kon-ver-sey-shuhn]

noun

    1. informal interchange of thoughts, information, etc., by spoken words; oral communication between persons; talk.

      how to master the art of conversation.

    2. 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.

    3. an instance of this.

      I had a long phone conversation with my cousin in Florida.

    Synonyms: , ,
  1. an informal public exchange of ideas or opinions about a particular issue; a dialogue.

    It’s time for a global conversation about the epidemic.

  2. association or social intercourse.

    a year's conversation with him as his caregiver and friend.

  3. criminal conversation.

  4. the ability to talk socially with others.

    She writes well but has no conversation.

  5. Obsolete.

    1. behavior or manner of living.

    2. close familiarity; intimate acquaintance, as from constant use or study.



conversation

/ ˌɒԱəˈɪʃə /

noun

  1. the interchange through speech of information, ideas, etc; spoken communication

  2. to talk in an artificial way

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • preconversation noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of conversation1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English conversacio(u)n, from Latin DzԱپō- (stem of DzԱپō ) “familiarity, conduct, behavior,” equivalent to DzԱ(ܲ), past participle of DzԱī “to associate with” + -ō- noun suffix; converse 1, -ion
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Idioms and Phrases

In addition to the idiom beginning with conversation, also see make conversation.
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Example Sentences

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Instead, many of the recent conversations he’s had with clients and media executives have been centered on fear and uncertainty.

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The couple couldn’t afford to put off the conversation any longer — fear was mounting over the potential separation of their family.

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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.

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"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."

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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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