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CONVERSATION Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word conversation. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For CONVERSATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for conversation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
chat dialogue discussion exchange language speech talk
Phrases (5)
oral communicationspeech communicationspoken communicationspoken languagevoice communication

Alternatives for CHAT

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