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conversation

American  
[kon-ver-sey-shuhn] / ˌkɒn vərˈseɪ ʃən /

noun

    1. informal interchange of thoughts, information, etc., by spoken words; oral communication between persons; talk.

      how to master the art of conversation.

    2. such interchange by sign language, email, or other nonoral means of communication.

      I enjoy our time on the phone, but she prefers conversation by texting.

    3. an instance of this.

      I had a long phone conversation with my cousin in Florida.
    Synonyms:
    colloquy, chat, dialogue

  2. an informal public exchange of ideas or opinions about a particular issue; a dialogue.

    It’s time for a global conversation about the epidemic.

  3. association or social intercourse.

    a year's conversation with him as his caregiver and friend.

  4. criminal conversation.

  5. the ability to talk socially with others.

    She writes well but has no conversation.

  6. Obsolete.

    1. behavior or manner of living.

    2. close familiarity; intimate acquaintance, as from constant use or study.

conversation British  
/ ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃən /

noun

  1. the interchange through speech of information, ideas, etc; spoken communication

  2. to talk in an artificial way

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conversation Idioms  

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Other Word Forms

  • preconversation noun

Etymology

Origin of conversation

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English conversacio(u)n, from Latin conversātiōn- (stem of conversātiō ) “familiarity, conduct, behavior,” equivalent to conversāt(us), past participle of conversārī “to associate with” + -iōn- noun suffix; converse 1, -ion

Example Sentences

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He doubled down on his accusations of corruption, releasing a secret recording made of a conversation with his ex-wife in 2023 in which she speaks about a high-profile trial.

From BBC

Each week, Cudi will sit down with a mix of unexpected guests for wide-ranging, playful conversations that uncover new sides of both his guests and himself.

From Los Angeles Times

These are some edited excerpts from that conversation.

From Los Angeles Times

His remarks, made in conversation with European Council President António Costa, were originally reported by Iranian state media.

From BBC

Last week, the firm sent investment advisers a list of talking points they could use in conversations with clients.

From The Wall Street Journal

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