conversate
Have a discussion
Conversate is a nonstandard verb meaning to have a conversation, formed by back-formation from conversation.
Though widely used in informal speech, particularly in African American Vernacular English, it draws criticism from prescriptivists who consider converse the proper verb.
We were just conversating about the game last night.
Despite the criticism, conversate continues to thrive in casual contexts where converse might sound overly formal.
Verbal exchange between people
- chatInformal verbal exchange
- chitchatInformal light conversation
- gabLight, meaningless talk
- schmoozeChat to gain favor
natter · gossip · rap · jaw · chinwag · shoot the breeze · small talk · gabfest
Spoken exchange between parties
- debateFormal argument on issues
- discourseFormal communication on subjects
- deliberationCareful weighing of choices
- parleyDiscussion between opposing sides
consult · confer · hash out · talk through · negotiate · reason · weigh in · sound off
talk
Verbal exchange between people
schmooze · natter · gossip · rap · jaw · chinwag · shoot the breeze · small talk · gabfest · confab
dialogue
Spoken exchange between parties
- debateFormal argument on issues
- discourseFormal communication on subjects
- deliberationCareful weighing of choices
parley · consult · confer · hash out · talk through · negotiate · reason · weigh in · sound off · hold forth
bond
Binding tie or connection
open up · heart-to-heart · confide · vent · check in · reach out · vibe · get real · keep it real · fellowship
joke
Humorous statement seeking laughter
quip · wisecrack · kid around · repartee · wordplay · roast · clown · play · razz · needle
- grammar debatesirregardless, ain't, split infinitive, singular they, could of
conversatemonologue
Uninterrupted solo address
lecture · speechify · orate · pontificate · sermonize
conversateclam up
Abruptly stop speaking
shut up · say nothing · hold one's tongue · ignore · stonewall
- make conversationEngage in casual talk
- casual conversationInformal spoken exchange
- conversation starterInitiates social exchange
- dinner conversation
- conversation heartsPrinted candy valentines
- polite conversationCourteous social discourse
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