talked through
Guided step-by-step
Talked through means to discuss something thoroughly, explaining each step or aspect: She talked me through the installation process.
It implies patient, detailed guidance—walking someone through unfamiliar territory.
Also used for working through problems by discussion: We talked through our differences and reached an agreement.
- discussedTalked about thoroughly
- debatedFormally argued opposing views
- hashed outDiscussed to resolution
- coachedGuided toward improvement
- mentoredGuided someone less experienced
one on one · explained · step by step · spelled out · argued · resolved · heart to heart · guide · clarified · reasoned · disputed · mediated · worked out · elaborated · reassure · contested · answer · paraphrased
talked throughabandoned
Left behind completely
left in the dark · unassisted · unsupported · glossed over · brushed off
talked throughswept under the rug
avoided · skirted · left hanging · glossed over · brushed aside
talk, talked, talking, talks, talker, talkers, talkative, through, thorough