Synonyms for

Talk

Verb / tɔ:k / Another word for talk — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To speak or converse with someone.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

converse communicate articulate discuss

Informal

chat gab chew the fat shoot the breeze

Literary

discourse parley confer

Antonyms

silence quiet listen hold refrain be mute

Common collocations

  • talk about
  • talk to
  • talk into
  • talk over
  • talk back
  • talk down
  • talk through

Word family

noun talk
verb talk
adjective talkative
adverb talkatively

Usage note

While 'talk' can be used in most registers, 'converse' and 'discuss' are more formal. Be mindful of phrasal verbs like 'talk into' which implies persuasion.

Example sentences

  1. I like to talk to my friends on the phone.
  2. My mom and I talk about everything.
  3. The teacher asked us to talk about our favorite animals.
  4. I can't concentrate when people around me talk.
  5. Sometimes people talk too much and forget to listen.

Quotes

  • The art of conversation is the art of hearing as well as of being heard.
  • Speech is power: speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel.
  • Talk low, talk slow, and don't say too much.

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