CONVERSATION Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word conversation. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CONVERSATION
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chat | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an informal conversation • birds having a chattering call • songbirds having a chattering call verb • talk socially without exchanging too much information | ||||||||
dialogue | nounn | |||||||
noun • a conversation between two persons • the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction • a literary composition in the form of a conversation between two people • a discussion intended to produce an agreement | ||||||||
discussion | nounn | |||||||
noun • an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic • an exchange of views on some topic | ||||||||
communication | nounn | |||||||
noun • the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information • something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups • a connection allowing access between persons or places | ||||||||
discourse | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • extended verbal expression in speech or writing • an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) • an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic verb • to consider or examine in speech or writing • carry on a conversation • talk at length and formally about a topic | ||||||||
exchange | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another • a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one) • the act of changing one thing for another thing • the act of giving something in return for something received • a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication • a workplace for buying and selling; open only to members • (sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes • reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries) • the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another: • (chess) gaining (or losing) a rook in return for a knight or bishop • (chess) the capture by both players (usually on consecutive moves) of pieces of equal value verb • give to, and receive from, one another • exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category • change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence • hand over one and receive another, approximately equivalent • put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items • exchange a penalty for a less severe one | ||||||||
talk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an exchange of ideas via conversation • discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of') • the act of giving a talk to an audience • a speech that is open to the public • idle gossip or rumor verb • exchange thoughts; talk with • express in speech • use language • reveal information • divulge confidential information or secrets • deliver a lecture or talk | ||||||||
banter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • light teasing repartee verb • be silly or tease one another | ||||||||
familiarity | nounn | |||||||
noun • personal knowledge or information about someone or something • usualness by virtue of being familiar or well known • close or warm friendship • a casual manner • an act of undue intimacy | ||||||||
powwow | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (informal) a quick private conference • a council of or with Native Americans verb • hold a powwow, talk, conference or meeting | ||||||||
understanding | nounn | |||||||
noun • the cognitive condition of someone who understands • the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises • an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion • the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination adjective satellite • characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy | ||||||||
chinwag | nounn | |||||||
noun • An informal conversation, usually about everyday matters; a chat, a gossip. verb • To chat, to gossip. | ||||||||
interlocution | nounn | |||||||
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table talk | nounn | |||||||
noun • conversation during a meal |