powwowed
Met and discussed
Powwowed is the past tense of powwow, meaning to hold a meeting or conference.
The word comes from Algonquian languages, originally referring to a Native American ceremony or gathering led by a spiritual leader.
In casual use, it simply means to have discussed something: We powwowed about the budget and came up with a plan.
Crowded closely together
- conferredFormally granted or discussed
- talkedCommunicated verbally
- chattedSpoke informally together
- metCame upon someone
caucused · hashed out · conspired · schemed · strategized · confabbed · consulted · put heads together
Formally granted or discussed
- discussedTalked about thoroughly
- deliberatedThought carefully before deciding
- strategizedFormulated a plan
- negotiatedReached terms through discussion
advised · counseled · parleyed · debated · brainstormed · collaborated · planned · convened
huddled
Crowded closely together
met · caucused · hashed out · conspired · schemed · strategized · confabbed · consulted · put heads together · compared notes
conferred
Formally granted or discussed
- discussedTalked about thoroughly
- deliberatedThought carefully before deciding
- strategizedFormulated a plan
negotiated · advised · counseled · parleyed · debated · brainstormed · collaborated · planned · convened · huddled
ritual
Ceremonial set of actions
- drummingPercussive rhythm-making
- danceRhythmic bodily movement
- chantingRhythmic repetitive vocalization
sacred · spiritual · gathering · circle · blessing · prayer · firepit · smudging · regalia · feathers
powwowedwithdrew
Pulled out or back
kept one's own counsel · went it alone · secluded · avoided · dispersed
- powwow danceRhythmic indigenous ceremony