TALK Synonyms
There are 39 hypernyms of the word talk. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for TALK
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speak | verbv | |||||||
verb • express in speech • exchange thoughts; talk with • use language • give a speech to • make a characteristic or natural sound | ||||||||
lecture | nounn | |||||||
noun • a speech that is open to the public • a lengthy rebuke • teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class) verb • deliver a lecture or talk • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
babble | verbv | |||||||
noun • gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby verb • utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way • to talk foolishly • flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise • divulge confidential information or secrets | ||||||||
blab | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • divulge confidential information or secrets • speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly | ||||||||
articulate | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language • consisting of segments held together by joints verb • provide with a joint • put into words or an expression • speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way • unite by forming a joint or joints • express or state clearly | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
chatter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • noisy talk • the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine • the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys) verb • click repeatedly or uncontrollably • cut unevenly with a chattering tool • talk socially without exchanging too much information • speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly • make noise as if chattering away | ||||||||
chitchat | nounn | |||||||
noun • light informal conversation for social occasions verb • talk socially without exchanging too much information | ||||||||
communicate | verbv | |||||||
verb • transmit information • transmit thoughts or feelings • transfer to another • join or connect • be in verbal contact; interchange information or ideas • administer Communion; in church • receive Communion, in the Catholic church | ||||||||
confer | verbv | |||||||
verb • have a conference in order to talk something over • present | ||||||||
converse | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a proposition obtained by conversion adjective satellite • of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other • turned about in order or relation verb • carry on a conversation | ||||||||
declaim | verbv | |||||||
verb • recite in elocution • speak against in an impassioned manner | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
discuss | verbv | |||||||
verb • to consider or examine in speech or writing • speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion | ||||||||
express | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
noun • mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system • public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops • rapid transport of goods adverb • by express adjective satellite • not tacit or implied • without unnecessary stops verb • give expression to • articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise • serve as a means for expressing something • indicate through a symbol, formula, etc. • manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait) • obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action • send by rapid transport or special messenger service | ||||||||
gab | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • light informal conversation for social occasions verb • talk profusely | ||||||||
gossip | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • light informal conversation for social occasions • a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people • a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others verb • wag one's tongue; speak about others and reveal secrets or intimacies • talk socially without exchanging too much information | ||||||||
jabber | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • rapid and indistinct speech verb • talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner | ||||||||
mumble | verbv | |||||||
noun • a soft indistinct utterance verb • talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice • grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty | ||||||||
natter | verbv | |||||||
verb • talk socially without exchanging too much information | ||||||||