英语词汇“talk”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	talk
释义	Trends of talk View usage for: talk (tɔːk) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense talks, present participle talking, past tense, past participle talked 1. verb When you talk, you use spoken language to express your thoughts, ideas, or feelings. He was too distressed to talk. [VERB] A teacher reprimanded a girl for talking in class. [VERB] The boys all began to talk at once. [VERB] Though she can't talk yet, she understands what is going on. [VERB] Synonyms: speak, chat, chatter, converse More Synonyms of talk Talk is also a noun. That's not the kind of talk one usually hears from accountants. 2. verb If you talk to someone, you have a conversation with them. You can also say that two people talk. We talked and laughed a great deal. [VERB] I talked to him yesterday. [V + to/with] A neighbour saw her talking with Craven. [Vto/with n] When she came back, they were talking about American food. [VERB + about] Can't you see I'm talking? Don't interrupt. [VERB] Talk is also a noun. We had a long talk about her father, Tony, who was a friend of mine. [+ about] 3. verb If you talk to someone, you tell them about the things that are worrying you. You can also say that two people talk. Your first step should be to talk to a teacher or school counselor. [VERB + to] There's no one she can talk to, and she's on the verge of collapse. [VERB to noun] We need to talk alone. [VERB] Do ring if you want to talk about it. [VERB + about] I have to sort some things out. We really needed to talk. [VERB] Talk is also a noun. I think it's time we had a talk. 4. verb If you talk on or about something, you make an informal speech telling people what you know or think about it. She will talk on the issues she cares passionately about including education andnursery care. [V + on/about] He intends to talk to young people about the dangers of chatrooms. [VERB + to] Talk is also a noun. A guide gives a brief talk on the history of the site. [+ on/about] He then set about campaigning, giving talks and fund-raising. 5. plural noun Talks are formal discussions intended to produce an agreement, usually between different countries or between employers and employees. ...the next round of peace talks. Talks between striking workers and the government have broken down. [+ between] The Prime Minister flew into Washington for talks on nuclear defence. [+ on/about] Synonyms: meeting, conference, discussions, negotiations More Synonyms of talk 6. verb If one group of people talks to another, or if two groups talk, they have formal discussions in order to do a deal or produce an agreement. We're talking to some people about opening an office in London. [VERB + to] The company talked with many potential investors. [V + with/to] It triggered broad speculation that the two companies might be talking. [VERB] 7. verb When different countries or different sides in a dispute talk, or talk to each other, they discuss their differences in order to try and settle the dispute. The Foreign Minister said he was ready to talk to any country that had no hostileintentions. [VERB + to] The two sides need to sit down and talk. [VERB] He has to find a way to make both sides talk to each other. [V + to/with] 8. verb If people are talking about another person or are talking, they are discussing that person. Everyone is talking about him. [V + about/of] People will talk, but you have to get on with your life. [VERB] Synonyms: gossip, criticize, make remarks, tattle More Synonyms of talk Talk is also a noun. There has been a lot of talk about me getting married. [+ about/of] There was even talk that charges of fraud would be brought. 9. verb If someone talks when they are being held by police or soldiers, they reveal important or secret information, usually unwillingly. They'll talk, they'll implicate me. [VERB] Synonyms: inform, shop [slang, mainly British], grass [British, slang], sing [slang, mainly US] More Synonyms of talk 10. verb [no passive] If you talk a particular language or talk with a particular accent, you use that language or have that accent when you speak. You don't sound like a foreigner talking English. [VERB noun] They were amazed that I was talking in an Irish accent. [VERB preposition/adverb] Synonyms: speak, speak in, communicate in, use More Synonyms of talk 11. verb [no passive] If you talk something such as politics or sport, you discuss it. The guests were mostly middle-aged men talking business. [VERB noun] 12. verb You can use talk to say what you think of the ideas that someone is expressing. For example, if yousay that someone is talking sense, you mean that you think the opinions they are expressing are sensible. You must admit George, you're talking absolute rubbish. [VERB noun] 13. verb [no passive] You can say that you are talking a particular thing to draw attention to your topic or to point out a characteristic of what you are discussing. [spoken] We're not talking murder here; we're talking misdemeanors such as gambling. [VERB noun] We're talking megabucks this time. [VERB noun] 14. uncountable noun If you say that something such as an idea or threat is just talk, or all talk, you mean that it does not mean or matter much, because people are exaggerating about it or do not really intend to do anything about it. Has much of this actually been tried here? Or is it just talk? Conditions should be laid down. Otherwise it's all talk. 15. See talk about sth 16. See talking of 17. to talk shop Phrasal verbs: See talk around See talk back See talk down See talk down to See talk into See talk out See talk out of See talk over See talk round See talk through See talk up More Synonyms of talk talk in British English (tɔːk) verb 1. (intr; often foll by to or with) to express one's thoughts, feelings, or desires by means of words (to); speak (to) 2. (intransitive) to communicate or exchange thoughts by other means lovers talk with their eyes 3. (intransitive; usually foll by about) to exchange ideas, pleasantries, or opinions (about) to talk about the weather 4. (intransitive) to articulate words; verbalize his baby can talk 5. (transitive) to give voice to; utter to talk rubbish 6. (transitive) to hold a conversation about; discuss to talk business 7. (intransitive) to reveal information the prisoner talked after torture 8. (transitive) to know how to communicate in (a language or idiom) he talks English 9. (intransitive) to spread rumours or gossip we don't want the neighbours to talk 10. (intransitive) to make sounds suggestive of talking 11. (intransitive) to be effective or persuasive money talks 12. now you're talking 13. talk big 14. talk shop 15. talk the talk 16. you can talk 17. you can talk noun 18. a speech or lecture a talk on ancient Rome 19. an exchange of ideas or thoughts a business talk with a colleague 20. idle chatter, gossip, or rumour there has been a lot of talk about you two 21. a subject of conversation; theme our talk was of war 22. (often plural) a conference, discussion, or negotiation talks about a settlement a round of talks 23. a specific manner of speaking children's talk Derived forms talkable (ˈtalkable) adjective talkability (ˌtalkaˈbility) noun talker (ˈtalker) noun Word origin C13 talkien to talk; related to Old English talu tale, Frisian talken to talk talk in American English (tɔk) verb intransitive 1. a. to put ideas into, or exchange ideas by, spoken words; speak; converse b. to express something in words; make a statement (of, on, about, etc. something) 2. to express ideas by speech substitutes to talk by signs 3. to speak emptily or trivially; chatter 4. to gossip 5. to confer; consult 6. to make noises suggestive of speech 7. to reveal secret information; esp., to confess or inform on someone 8. to make a speech, esp. a somewhat informal one verb transitive 9. to put into spoken words; utter 10. to use in speaking to talk Spanish, to talk slang 11. a. to speak about; discuss to talk sports b. Informal to speak of (something impressive, remarkable, expensive, etc.) usually in prp. we're talking high prices 12. to put into a specified condition, state of mind, etc. by talking to talk oneself hoarse noun 13. a. the act of talking; speech b. conversation, esp. of an informal nature 14. a speech, esp. a somewhat informal one 15. [often pl.] a formal discussion; conference 16. rumor; gossip 17. the subject of conversation, gossip, etc. 18. empty or frivolous remarks, discussion, or conversation 19. a particular kind of speech; dialect; lingo 20. sounds, as by an animal, suggestive of speech SIMILAR WORDS: speak, speech Idioms: big talk have a talk with make talk talk around talk at talk away talk back talk big talk down talk down to talk into talk out talk out of talk over talk someone's arm off talk up Derived forms talker (ˈtalker) noun Word origin ME talken (akin to Fris, to chatter), prob. freq. based on OE talian, to reckon, akin to talu, tale More idioms containing talk talk through your hat talk the hind leg off a donkey talk nineteen to the dozen talk in riddles talk shop talk a blue streak someone is all talk talk turkey someone can talk under water talk out of both sides of your mouth Examples of 'talk' in a sentence talk Our divorce was the talk of the town. The Sun (2017) They also talk with their mouths full. The Sun (2016) He has a horror of talking about anything personal. Times, Sunday Times (2016) You hear people talking about it for days leading up to the game. The Sun (2016) Stop just talking about healthy lifestyle changes and take the first step. The Sun (2016) Talks between the two were well advanced. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Yet he and the other leaders of the centre-left largely avoid talking about peace. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The moon matches you with a Virgo who has a tough way of talking and the kindest heart. The Sun (2016) This isn’t the usual case of IT being told off for not talking business language. Computing (2010) We were also pretty free to talk to people across the bank. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Then pack them off with a pep talk on cheap and easy ways to cook good food. The Sun (2013) You have some good ideas and can talk about them in a way that gets people listening. The Sun (2009) We talk to one another and compare regimes. The Sun (2008) They talk in ways nobody actually talks. Times, Sunday Times (2011) We want to talk about the kind of leaders that can lead us to justice. Christianity Today (2000) The skill of a lawyer is not just in talking but also in listening. Times, Sunday Times (2009) What you say is taken seriously so talk about what matters. The Sun (2011) This patronising voice with a whine and an awful regional accent was talking. Times, Sunday Times (2015) You can also get two stubborn friends talking again. The Sun (2016) They are due to talk early next week. Times, Sunday Times (2015) You may also hear people talk of a "coronary" or "coronary thrombosis". Wallace, Louise M & Bundy, Christine Coping with Angina (1990) No party serious about government should be talking about new spending and tax cuts. Times, Sunday Times (2014) But it was holding talks over a possible future deal. The Sun (2016) You have the tact and determination to keep people talking until an agreement has been reached. The Sun (2010) Progress has been hampered by the lack of a formal approach to talks from the miners. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Yet we would rather him be the talk of the town out on the pitch tonight. The Sun (2011) There was no foolish boasting in his talking about what he would do at the inauguration ceremony. Jenkins, Roy Truman (1986) We would have been talking two languages. Times, Sunday Times (2012) We had lots in common and could talk about anything. The Sun (2006) We talked about how much we still felt for each other and decided to give it another go. The Sun (2011) Others were talking about share deals. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Those close to the talks say the sale price could approach 1.5 billion, much higher than envisaged. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Quotations A fool may talk, but a wise man speaksBen JonsonDiscoveries Fine words butter no parsnips Talk is cheap In other languages talk British English: talk /tɔːk/ NOUN Talk is the things you say to someone when you talk. We had a long talk about her father. American English: talk Arabic: كَلَام Brazilian Portuguese: palestra Chinese: 交谈 Croatian: razgovor Czech: hovor Danish: snak Dutch: praatje European Spanish: conversación Finnish: puhe French: discussion German: Gespräch Greek: λόγια Italian: conversazione Japanese: 話 Korean: 강연 Norwegian: snakk Polish: rozmowa European Portuguese: palestra Romanian: conversație Russian: разговор Latin American Spanish: conversación Swedish: pratstund Thai: การแสดงปาฐกถา Turkish: konuşma Ukrainian: розмова Vietnamese: bài nói chuyện British English: talk /tɔːk/ VERB When you talk, you use spoken language to express your thoughts, ideas, or feelings. He was too distressed to talk. American English: talk Arabic: يَتَكَلَّمُ Brazilian Portuguese: falar Chinese: 交谈 Croatian: razgovarati Czech: mluvit Danish: tale Dutch: praten European Spanish: hablar Finnish: puhua French: parler German: sprechen Greek: μιλάω Italian: parlare Japanese: 話す Korean: 말하다 Norwegian: snakke Polish: rozmawiać European Portuguese: falar Romanian: a vorbi Russian: разговаривать Latin American Spanish: conversar Swedish: prata Thai: พูดคุย Turkish: konuşmak Ukrainian: говорити Vietnamese: nói chuyện All related terms of 'talk' talk at to speak to (a person) in a way that indicates a response is not really wanted talk up If someone talks up a particular thing, they make it sound more interesting, valuable , or likely than it originally seemed . baby talk Baby talk is the language used by babies when they are just learning to speak , or the way in which some adults speak when they are talking to babies. back talk saucy or insolent retorts big talk bragging or boasting talk bro talk M āori English fast talk fervent , deceptive patter jive talk deliberately misleading or deceptive talk make talk to talk idly, as in an effort to pass time old talk superficial chatting pep talk A pep talk is a speech which is intended to encourage someone to make more effort or feel more confident . self-talk the act or practice of talking to oneself, either aloud or silently and mentally talk away to pass (a period of time) by talking talk back If you talk back to someone in authority such as a parent or teacher , you answer them in a rude way. talk big to boast or brag talk down To talk down someone who is flying an aircraft in an emergency means to give them instructions so that they can land safely. talk into If you talk a person into doing something they do not want to do, especially something wrong or stupid , you persuade them to do it. talk out If you talk out something such as a problem, you discuss it thoroughly in order to settle it. talk over If you talk something over , you discuss it thoroughly and honestly . talk shop to talk about work to other people who do the same type of work, in a way that is boring for other people to hear talk show A talk show is a television or radio show in which famous people talk to each other in an informal way and are asked questions about different topics. talk time a prepaid amount of minutes or hours on a mobile phone bill agreement, etc chalk talk an informal lecture with pertinent points, explanatory diagrams , etc, shown on a blackboard cross talk interference in one channel from another or others double talk If you refer to something someone says as double-talk , you mean that it can deceive people or is difficult to understand because it has two possible meanings . happy talk a style of news presentation characterized by cheerful commentary and informal conversation among anchors during newscasts pillow talk Conversations that people have when they are in bed together can be referred to as pillow talk , especially when they are about secret or private subjects . sales talk persuasion or argument used in an attempt to sell something smack talk disparaging or abusive remarks intended to put off or intimidate someone, esp an opponent prior to or during a sports match small talk Small talk is polite conversation about unimportant things that people make at social occasions. smooth-talk to persuade , using a slick , practised, or competent manner that hints of insincerity, glibness, and cynical manipulation sweet talk If you sweet talk someone, you talk to them very nicely so that they will do what you want . table talk informal conversation on a range of topics , as that at table during and after a meal talk about to discuss talk around to talk (a person) over; persuade talk radio radio programmes containing topical discussions talk round If you talk someone round , you persuade them to change their mind so that they agree with you, or agree to do what you want them to do talk sense If you say that someone talks sense , you mean that what they say is sensible . talk trash to engage in → trash talk talk turkey to discuss something in an honest , direct and serious way trash talk talk or remarks that are trivial , dishonest , boastful , insulting , etc. talk the talk to speak convincingly on a particular subject , showing apparent mastery of its jargon and themes ; often used in combination with the expression walk the walk talk politics Politics are the actions or activities concerned with achieving and using power in a country or society. The verb that follows politics may be either singular or plural . talk through If you talk something through with someone, you discuss it with them thoroughly. talk down to If you say that someone talks down to you, you disapprove of the way they talk to you, treating you as if you are not very intelligent or not very important . talk out of If you talk someone out of doing something they want or intend to do, you persuade them not to do it. to talk shop If you say that people are talking shop , you mean that they are talking about their work, and this is boring for other people who do not do the same work. you can talk you don't have to worry about doing a particular thing yourself chalk and talk a formal method of teaching , in which the focal points are the blackboard and the teacher's voice , as contrasted with more informal child-centred activities talk about sth You can say talk about before mentioning a particular expression or situation , when you mean that something is a very striking or clear example of that expression or situation. Chinese translation of 'talk' talk (tɔːk) n (c) (= prepared speech) 讲(講)话(話) (jiǎnghuà) (次, cì) ⇒ a talk on careers abroad 关于海外事业发展的讲话 (guānyú hǎiwài shìyè fāzhǎn de jiǎnghuà) (u) (= conversation) 谈(談)话(話) (tánhuà) ⇒ I will not have that kind of talk at the table! 我不会在餐桌上进行这类谈话的! (Wǒ bùhuì zài cānzhuō shang jìnxíng zhè lèi tánhuà de!) (u) (= gossip) 谣(謠)言 (yáoyán) ⇒ There is talk that the president may be deposed. 有谣言说总统可能被罢免。 (Yǒu yáoyán shuō zǒngtǒng kěnéng bèi bàmiǎn.) (c) (= discussion) 交谈(談) (jiāotán) (次, cì) ⇒ I want to have a long talk with her. 我想跟她长谈一次。 (Wǒ xiǎng gēn tā cháng tán yī cì.) vi (= speak) 说(說)话(話) (shuōhuà) (= chat) 聊 (liáo) ⇒ We talked for hours. 我们聊了几个小时。 (Wǒmen liáole jǐ gè xiǎoshí.) (= give information) 招供 (zhāogòng) ⇒ They'll talk, they'll name me. 他们会招供的，他们会供出我。 (Tāmen huì zhāogòng de, tāmen huì gòngchū wǒ.) (= gossip) 说(說)闲(閒)话(話) (shuō xiánhuà) ⇒ We don't want the neighbours to talk. 我们不想让邻居说闲话。 (Wǒmen bù xiǎng ràng línjū shuō xiánhuà.) vt [politics, sport etc] 谈(談)论(論) (tánlùn) ⇒ Let's talk business. 咱们谈论正事吧。 (Zánmen tánlùn zhèngshì ba.) to give a talk 作讲(講)座 (zuò jiǎngzuò) [politician] 发(發)表讲(講)话(話) (fābiǎo jiǎnghuà) to talk to or with sb 跟某人谈(談)话(話) (gēn mǒurén tánhuà) to talk about sth 谈(談)论(論)某事 (tánlùn mǒushì) talking of ... 谈(談)到 ... (tándào ... ) Derived Forms talks n pl (Pol ) 会(會)谈(談) (huìtán) All related terms of 'talk' talk up ( exaggerate ) 夸(誇)耀 kuāyào talk down ( denigrate ) 贬(貶)低 biǎndī talk into ▶ to talk sb into (doing) sth 说(說)服某人做某事 shuōfú mǒurén zuò mǒushì talk over ( problem etc ) 仔细(細)商讨(討) zǐxì shāngtǎo talk show ( US ) 脱(脫)口秀 tuōkǒuxiù [ 个(個) gè ] [ 英 = chat show ] talk out of ▶ to talk sb out of (doing) sth 说(說)服某人不做某事 shuōfú mǒurén bù zuò mǒushì to talk posh 装(裝)腔作势(勢)地说(說)话(話) zhuāng qiāng zuò shì de shuōhuà to talk sense 说(說)话(話)有道理 shuōhuà yǒu dàolǐ to talk shop 三句话(話)不离(離)本行 sān jù huà bù lí běnháng to talk to sb 对(對)某人说(說) duì mǒurén shuō to give a talk 作讲(講)座 zuò jiǎngzuò talk of the devil! 说(說)到某人，某人就到！ shuō dào mǒurén, mǒurén jiù dào! to talk about sth 谈(談)论(論)某事 tánlùn mǒushì to talk to oneself 自言自语(語) zì yán zì yǔ to talk to or with sb 跟某人谈(談)话(話) gēn mǒurén tánhuà to talk through one's hat 胡说(說) húshuō to think/talk in terms of doing sth 就做某事的角度来(來)考虑(慮)/说(說) jiù zuò mǒushì de jiǎodù lái kǎolǜ/shuō to talk sb into (doing) sth 说(說)服某人做某事 shuōfú mǒurén zuò mǒushì to talk sb out of (doing) sth 说(說)服某人不做某事 shuōfú mǒurén bù zuò mǒushì 1 (verb) in the sense of speak Definition to express one's thoughts or feelings by means of spoken words The boys all began to talk at once. Synonyms speak It was very emotional when we spoke again. chat I was just chatting to him the other day. chatter Everyone was chattering away in different languages. converse They were conversing in German, their only common language. communicate My natural mother has never communicated with me. They communicated in sign language. rap (slang) Today we're going to rap about relationships. articulate She articulated each syllable. witter (informal) She witters on about unimportant things. gab (informal) express yourself prattle She prattled on until I wanted to scream. natter The pair would natter on the phone for hours. shoot the breeze (US, slang) prate run off at the mouth (slang) earbash (Australian, New Zealand, slang) 2 (verb) in the sense of discuss Definition to discuss Let's talk about these new ideas of yours. Synonyms discuss confer She conferred with Hill and the others in her office. hold discussions negotiate The president may be willing to negotiate with the democrats. palaver parley Both sides indicated their readiness to parley. confabulate have a confab (informal) chew the rag or fat (slang) korero (New Zealand) 3 (verb) in the sense of gossip Definition to spread rumours or gossip People will talk, but you have to get on with your life. Synonyms gossip We gossiped well into the night. criticize make remarks tattle I make it a rule not to tattle. dish the dirt (informal) 4 (verb) in the sense of inform Definition to reveal information They'll talk; they'll implicate me. Synonyms inform shop (slang, mainly British) grass (British, slang) The other inmates accused him of grassing. I'd never grass on a mate. sing (slang, mainly US) squeal (slang) There was no question of squealing to the police. squeak (informal) tell all spill the beans (informal) He was ready to spill the beans about the whole affair. give the game away blab Don't blab about your plans until you are ready to make an announcement. let the cat out of the bag reveal information spill your guts (slang) 5 (verb) in the sense of speak Definition to be able to speak (a language or style) in conversation They are Francophiles, and talk French at home. Synonyms speak Last month I spoke in front of two thousand people in Birmingham. speak in communicate in use discourse in converse in express yourself in 6 (verb) in the sense of utter Definition to give voice to Come on; you're talking rubbish. Synonyms utter They departed without uttering a word. say I hope you didn't say anything about me. express He expressed grave concern at their attitude. spout (informal) She would go red in the face and start to spout. give voice to verbalize vocalize 1 (noun) in the sense of speech Definition a speech or lecture The guide gave us a brief talk on the history of the site. Synonyms speech He delivered his speech in French. lecture In his lecture he covered an enormous variety of topics. presentation a business presentation report According to report, she made an impact at the party. address The president had scheduled an address to the people for that evening. seminar discourse He responds with a lengthy discourse on deployment strategy. sermon his first sermon as bishop symposium dissertation He is currently writing a dissertation. harangue a political harangue oration a brief funeral oration disquisition She launched into an authoritative disquisition. whaikorero (New Zealand) 2 (noun) in the sense of discussion Definition an exchange of ideas or thoughts I think it's time we had a talk. Synonyms discussion There was a discussion about the wording of the report. tête-à-tête a brief tête-à-tête between the two leaders conference dialogue He wants to open a dialogue with the protesters. consultation Next week she'll be in Florida for consultations with her Mexican counterpart. heart-to-heart confabulation confab (informal) powwow korero (New Zealand) 3 (noun) in the sense of conversation Definition an exchange of ideas or thoughts We had a long talk about life. Synonyms conversation Our telephone conversation lasted an hour and a half. chat She asked me into her office for a chat. natter We must get together some time for a good natter. crack (Scottish, Irish) rap (slang) jaw (slang) chatter She kept up a steady stream of chatter the whole time. craic (Irish, informal) gab (informal) chitchat blether blather Anyone knows that this is all blather. korero (New Zealand) 4 (noun) in the sense of gossip Definition idle chatter, gossip, or rumour There has been a lot of talk about my fancy new job. Synonyms gossip There has been a lot of gossip about the reasons for his absence. a magazine packed with celebrity gossip rumour There's a strange rumour going around. hearsay Much of what was reported to them was hearsay. tittle-tattle tittle-tattle about the private lives of celebrities goss (informal) 5 (noun) in the sense of language toddlers babbling on in baby talk Synonyms language the English language words speech the way common letter clusters are pronounced in speech jargon full of the jargon and slang of self-improvement courses slang He liked to think he kept up with current slang. dialect the number of Italians who speak only local dialect lingo (informal) I don't speak the lingo. patois people from the ghetto who speak street patois argot the argot of the university campus 6 (noun) in the sense of meeting Definition a conference, discussion, or negotiation Talks between strikers and government have broken down. Synonyms meeting I travel to London regularly for business meetings. conference The president summoned the state governors to a conference on education. discussions negotiations congress A lot has changed since the party congress. summit a NATO summit held in Rome mediation They could reach a compromise through the mediation of a third party. arbitration conciliation conclave In the US, Nato defence ministers have just ended a lengthy conclave. palaver Have you two finished your little palaver? parley A treaty was reached by a 40-nation parley in Geneva. hui (New Zealand) He arranged a hui which called together a broad span of Māori tribes and opinions. Phrasal verbs See talk about or of something or someone See talk back idiom See talk big See talk down to someone See talk someone into something See talk someone out of something See talk something or someone down Quotation A fool may talk, but a wise man speaks [Ben Jonson – Discoveries] proverbs Fine words butter no parsnipsTalk is cheap Additional synonyms in the sense of address Definition a formal speech The president had scheduled an address to the people for that evening. Synonyms speech, talk, lecture, discourse, sermon, dissertation, harangue, homily, oration, spiel (informal), disquisition in the sense of argot Definition slang or jargon peculiar to a particular group the argot of the university campus Synonyms jargon, slang, dialect, idiom, vernacular, patter, parlance, cant, lingo (informal), patois in the sense of articulate Definition to speak clearly and distinctly She articulated each syllable. Synonyms pronounce, say, talk, speak, voice, utter, enunciate, vocalize, enounce Synonyms of 'talk' talk Explore 'talk' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of blab Definition to divulge (secrets) indiscreetly Don't blab about your plans until you are ready to make an announcement. Synonyms tell all, tell, gossip, spill the beans (informal), sing (slang, US), tattle, open your mouth, let the cat out of the bag, blow the gaff (British, slang), spill your guts (slang) in the sense of blather Anyone knows that this is all blather. Synonyms nonsense, gossip, chatter, hot air, malarkey (informal), waffle (informal, British), pap, bilge (informal), drivel, twaddle, gibberish, guff (slang), tattle, moonshine, jabbering, jabber, verbiage, gabble, claptrap (informal), gobbledegook, hogwash (informal), bizzo (Australian, slang), bull's wool (Australian, New Zealand, slang), hokum (slang, US, Canadian), piffle (informal), poppycock (informal), inanity, blether (Scottish), bunkum or buncombe in the sense of chat Definition to have an informal conversation I was just chatting to him the other day. Synonyms talk, gossip, jaw (slang), natter, blather, schmooze (slang), blether (Scottish), shoot the breeze (US, slang), chew the rag or fat (slang) in the sense of chat Definition an informal conversation She asked me into her office for a chat. Synonyms talk, tête-à-tête, conversation, gossip, heart-to-heart, natter, blather, schmooze (slang), blether (Scottish), chinwag (British, informal), confab (informal), craic (Irish, informal), korero (New Zealand) in the sense of chatter Definition to speak quickly and continuously about unimportant things Everyone was chattering away in different languages. Synonyms prattle, chat, rabbit on (British, informal), babble, gab (informal), natter, tattle, jabber, blather, schmooze (slang), blether (Scottish), run off at the mouth (US, slang), prate, gossip in the sense of chatter Definition idle talk or gossip She kept up a steady stream of chatter the whole time. Synonyms prattle, chat, rabbit (British, informal), gossip, babble, twaddle, gab (informal), natter, tattle, jabber, blather, blether (Scottish) in the sense of communicate Definition to exchange (thoughts) or make known (information or feelings) by speech, writing, or other means My natural mother has never communicated with me.They communicated in sign language. Synonyms contact, talk, speak, phone, correspond, make contact, be in touch, ring up (informal, British), be in contact, get in contact, email or e-mail, text, message in the sense of conclave Definition a secret meeting In the US, Nato defence ministers have just ended a lengthy conclave. Synonyms secret or private meeting, council, conference, congress, session, cabinet, assembly, parley, runanga (New Zealand) in the sense of confer Definition to discuss together She conferred with Hill and the others in her office. Synonyms discuss, talk, consult, deliberate, discourse, converse, parley in the sense of conference Definition a meeting for formal consultation or discussion The president summoned the state governors to a conference on education. Synonyms meeting, congress, discussion, convention, forum, consultation, seminar, symposium, hui (New Zealand), convocation, colloquium Additional synonyms in the sense of congress Definition a formal meeting of representatives for discussion A lot has changed since the party congress. Synonyms meeting, council, conference, diet, assembly, convention, conclave, legislative assembly, convocation (formal), hui (New Zealand), runanga (New Zealand) in the sense of consultation Definition the act of consulting Next week she'll be in Florida for consultations with her Mexican counterpart. Synonyms discussion, talk, council, conference, dialogue in the sense of converse Definition to have a conversation They were conversing in German, their only common language. Synonyms talk, speak, chat, communicate, discourse, confer, commune, exchange views, shoot the breeze (slang, US, Canadian), korero (New Zealand) in the sense of dialect Definition a form of a language spoken in a particular geographical area the number of Italians who speak only local dialect Synonyms language, speech, tongue, jargon, idiom, vernacular, brogue, lingo (informal), patois, provincialism, localism in the sense of dialogue Definition a discussion between representatives of two nations or groups He wants to open a dialogue with the protesters. Synonyms discussion, talks, conference, negotiations, exchange, debate, chat, confabulation (formal), interlocution in the sense of discourse Definition a formal treatment of a subject in speech or writing He responds with a lengthy discourse on deployment strategy. Synonyms speech, talk, address, essay, lecture, sermon, treatise, dissertation, homily, oration, disquisition, whaikorero (New Zealand) in the sense of disquisition Definition a formal written or oral examination of a subject She launched into an authoritative disquisition. Synonyms lecture, discourse, exposition, dissertation, paper, essay, thesis, treatise in the sense of dissertation Definition a written thesis, usually required for a higher degree He is currently writing a dissertation. Synonyms thesis, essay, discourse, critique, exposition, treatise, disquisition in the sense of express Definition to state (an idea or feeling) in words He expressed grave concern at their attitude. Synonyms state, communicate, convey, articulate, say, tell, put, word, speak, voice, declare, phrase, assert, pronounce, utter, couch, put across, enunciate, put into words, give voice to, verbalize, asseverate (formal) in the sense of gab Definition idle talk Synonyms chat, tête-à-tête, talk, conversation, gossip, chatter, waffle (informal, British), small talk, yak (slang), blab, palaver, blather, chitchat, loquacity, yackety-yak (slang), tittle-tattle, tongue-wagging Additional synonyms in the sense of grass Definition to inform on (someone) to the police or some other authority The other inmates accused him of grassing.I'd never grass on a mate. Synonyms inform on, shop (slang, British), betray, denounce, snitch (slang), sing (slang, US), give away, rat on (informal), sell (someone) down the river (informal), dob in (Australian, slang) in the sense of harangue Definition a forceful or angry speech a political harangue Synonyms rant, address, speech, lecture, tirade, polemic, broadside, diatribe, homily, exhortation, oration, spiel (informal), declamation, philippic in the sense of hearsay Definition gossip or rumour Much of what was reported to them was hearsay. Synonyms rumour, talk, gossip, report, buzz, dirt (slang), goss (informal), word of mouth, tittle-tattle, talk of the town, scuttlebutt (slang, US), idle talk, mere talk, on dit in the sense of hui Definition a meeting to discuss Maori matters He arranged a hui which called together a broad span of Māori tribes and opinions. Synonyms meeting, gathering, assembly, meet, conference, congress, session, rally, convention, get-together (informal), reunion, congregation, conclave, convocation (formal), powwow in the sense of jargon Definition specialized language relating to a particular subject, profession, or group full of the jargon and slang of self-improvement courses Synonyms parlance, slang, idiom, patter, tongue, usage, dialect, cant, lingo (informal), patois, argot, leetspeak, l33tspeak or 1337speak, netspeak in the sense of lecture Definition a talk on a particular subject delivered to an audience In his lecture he covered an enormous variety of topics. Synonyms talk, address, speech, lesson, instruction, presentation, discourse, sermon, exposition, harangue, oration, disquisition, webinar in the sense of lingo Definition any foreign or unfamiliar language or jargon I don't speak the lingo. Synonyms language, jargon, dialect, talk, speech, tongue, idiom, vernacular, patter, cant, patois, argot (formal) in the sense of mediation They could reach a compromise through the mediation of a third party. Synonyms arbitration, intervention, reconciliation, conciliation, good offices, intercession, interposition in the sense of natter Definition to talk idly and at length The pair would natter on the phone for hours. Synonyms gossip, talk, rabbit (on) (British, informal), jaw (slang), chatter, witter (informal), prattle, jabber, gabble, palaver, blather, blether, shoot the breeze (informal), run off at the mouth (slang), prate, talk idly, chew the fat or rag (slang), earbash (Australian, New Zealand, slang) in the sense of natter Definition a long idle chat We must get together some time for a good natter. Synonyms gossip, talk, conversation, chat, jaw (slang), craic (Irish, informal), gab (informal), prattle, jabber, gabble, palaver, blather, chitchat, blether, chinwag (British, informal), gabfest (informal, US, Canadian), confabulation Additional synonyms in the sense of negotiate Definition to talk with others in order to reach (an agreement) The president may be willing to negotiate with the democrats. Synonyms bargain, deal, contract, discuss, debate, consult, confer, mediate, hold talks, arbitrate, cut a deal, conciliate, parley, discuss terms in the sense of oration Definition a formal or ceremonial public speech a brief funeral oration Synonyms speech, talk, address, lecture, discourse, harangue, homily, spiel (informal), disquisition, declamation, whaikorero (New Zealand) in the sense of palaver Have you two finished your little palaver? Synonyms conference, session, discussion, get-together (informal), parley, powwow, colloquy, confab (informal) in the sense of parley Definition to have a parley Both sides indicated their readiness to parley. Synonyms discuss, talk, speak, negotiate, deliberate, confer, palaver, powwow, confabulate (formal) in the sense of parley Definition a discussion between members of opposing sides to decide terms of agreement A treaty was reached by a 40-nation parley in Geneva. Synonyms discussion, conference, meeting, talk(s), council, congress, dialogue, seminar, hui (New Zealand), palaver, powwow, colloquy, confab (informal), korero (New Zealand) in the sense of patois Definition the jargon of a particular group people from the ghetto who speak street patois Synonyms jargon, slang, vernacular, patter, cant, lingo (informal), argot in the sense of prattle Definition to chatter in a foolish or childish way She prattled on until I wanted to scream. Synonyms chatter, babble, waffle (informal, British), run on, rabbit on (British, informal), witter on (informal), patter, drivel, clack, twitter, jabber, gabble, rattle on, blather, blether, run off at the mouth (slang), earbash (Australian, New Zealand, slang) in the sense of presentation Definition the manner of presenting a business presentation Synonyms demonstration, show, talk, launch, address, display, speech, exhibition, lecture, unveiling, exposition in the sense of rap Definition to talk in a relaxed and friendly way Today we're going to rap about relationships. Synonyms talk, chat, discourse, converse, shoot the breeze (slang, US), confabulate in the sense of report Definition a story for which there is no absolute proof According to report, she made an impact at the party. Synonyms rumour, talk, buzz, gossip, goss (informal), hearsay, scuttlebutt (US, slang) Additional synonyms in the sense of rumour Definition gossip or common talk There's a strange rumour going around. Synonyms story, news, report, talk, word, whisper (informal), buzz, gossip, dirt (slang), goss (informal), hearsay, canard, tidings, scuttlebutt (US, slang), bush telegraph, bruit (archaic) in the sense of say Definition to speak or utter I hope you didn't say anything about me. Synonyms speak, utter, voice, express, pronounce, come out with (informal), put into words, give voice or utterance to in the sense of sermon Definition a speech on a religious or moral subject given by a member of the clergy as part of a church service his first sermon as bishop Synonyms homily, preaching, discourse, talk, address, speech, lesson, exhortation (formal) in the sense of slang Definition informal language not used in formal speech or writing and often restricted to a particular social group or profession He liked to think he kept up with current slang. Synonyms colloquialisms, jargon, idioms, argot, informal language in the sense of spill the beans Definition to give away a secret He was ready to spill the beans about the whole affair. Synonyms blab, inform, squeal (slang), tell all, shop (slang, British), sing (slang, US), split (slang), grass (British, slang), give the game away, tattle, let the cat out of the bag, blow the gaff (British, slang), talk out of turn, spill your guts (slang), betray a secret in the sense of spout Definition to talk about (something) in a boring way or without much thought She would go red in the face and start to spout. Synonyms hold forth, talk, rant, go on (informal), rabbit (on) (British, informal), ramble (on), pontificate, declaim, spiel (informal), expatiate, orate, speechify in the sense of squeal Definition to inform on someone to the police There was no question of squealing to the police. Synonyms inform on, grass (British, slang), betray, shop (slang, British), sing (slang, US), peach (slang), tell all, spill the beans (informal), snitch (slang), blab, rat on (informal), sell (someone) down the river (informal), blow the gaff (British, slang), spill your guts (slang), dob in (Australian, slang) in the sense of summit Definition a meeting of heads of governments or other high officials a NATO summit held in Rome Synonyms meeting, talks, conference, discussion, negotiation, dialogue in the sense of tattle Definition to gossip or chatter I make it a rule not to tattle. Synonyms gossip, talk idly in the sense of tittle-tattle Definition idle chat or gossip tittle-tattle about the private lives of celebrities Synonyms gossip, rumour, dirt (slang), goss (informal, slang), hearsay, jaw (slang), chatter, babble, cackle, twaddle, prattle, natter, blather, chitchat, blether (Scottish), idle chat, yackety-yak (slang), yatter (informal), clishmaclaver (Scottish) Additional synonyms in the sense of tête-à-tête Definition a private conversation between two people a brief tête-à-tête between the two leaders Synonyms private conversation, talk, chat, parley, cosy chat, private word, confab (informal) in the sense of witter Definition to chatter or babble pointlessly or at unnecessary length She witters on about unimportant things. Synonyms chatter, chat, rabbit (on) (British, informal), babble, waffle (informal, British), cackle, twaddle, clack, burble, gab (informal), prattle, tattle, jabber, blab, gabble, blather, blether, prate, earbash (Australian, New Zealand, slang) All related terms of 'talk' talk back answer back, argue, be rude, be cheeky, be impertinent talk big boast, exaggerate, brag, crow, vaunt sweet-talk persuade, coax, beguile, flatter, tempt talk down to someone condescend to, patronize, look down on, put down, look down your nose at talk someone into something persuade, convince, win someone over, sway, bring round talk someone out of something dissuade someone from, put someone off, discourage someone from, stop someone from, deter someone from talk something or someone down help to land, bring to land, give landing instructions to talk about or of something or someone mention, discuss, refer to, speak about, make reference to
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