English

converse

kənˈvɜːs, kənˈvɝs, ˈkɑnvɝs, ˈkɒnvɜːs
Meaning: to have a conversation; to talk
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: kənˈvɝs, ˈkɑnvɝs, ˈkɒnvɜːs

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base converse
3rd person singular present converses
Present participle conversing
Past conversed
Will future will converse
Going-to future going to converse
Imperative negative don't converse / do not converse

Example

She likes to converse with people from all walks of life.
She likes to converse with people from all walks of life.

Usage Notes

A formal word meaning to engage in conversation. Often used with the preposition 'with'.

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