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talk

 
 
pronunciation:
tawk
parts of speech:
verb, noun
phrases:
talk into, talk out of, talk over
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part of speech: verb
inflections: talks, talking, talked
definition: to communicate by speaking.
Can the baby talk yet?
 
synonyms:
speak
similar words:
communicate, pronounce, relate
 
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a conversation or discussion.
They had a long talk about school.
synonyms:
conversation, expression
similar words:
communication, discussion
definition 2: a speech that gives information to an audience.
We went to hear a talk at the library last night.
synonyms:
address, speech
similar words:
discussion
phrase: talk into, talk out of, talk over
derivation: talker (n.)
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