converses

Exchanges words casually

Converses functions as both a verb and a noun.

To converse is to engage in conversation, to talk with someone: She converses easily with strangers.

The word is slightly formal—most people would say "talk" or "chat." As a noun, converses are things that are opposite or reversed in relation to each other: Love and hate are often described as converses.

dialogue

talks

Speaks with others

communicates · exchanges · dialogues · interacts · engages · banters · discourses · parleys · confabulates · communes

footwear

Chuck Taylors

Canvas athletic footwear

trainers · kicks · basketball shoes · rubber soles · laces · casual shoes · streetwear · tennis shoes · athletic footwear · gym shoes

opposite

reverses

Switches to opposite direction

contrary · transpose · mirror · flip · opposing · counterpart · inverse · reciprocal · negation · contradiction

Categories
Opposites
communicative engagement

conversesmonologues

Uninterrupted speeches by one

lectures · orates · preaches · speechifies · holds forth

logical relationship

conversesoriginals

Authentic first versions

inverses · contrapositives

social standing

conversessuperiors

Those of higher rank

inferiors · unequals · betters · subordinates · masters

Phrases
Family

conversation, converse, conversion, conversing, conversant, conversational, conversations, conversely, conversed

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G