I. verb
1.
Synonyms: speak 3, converse (in), parley, use
2.
Synonyms: speak 1, utter, verbalize, vocalize, voice
3.
Synonyms: converse , chat, chin, colloque, visit, yarn
4.
Synonyms: chat 1, babble, chatter, gab, gabble, patter, prate, prattle, run on, yak
Related Word: palaver, spout off
Idioms: talk one's arm ( or ear or leg) off, flap ( or wag) the ( or one's) tongue
5.
Synonyms: gossip , blab, noise (about or abroad), rumor, tattle
6.
to reveal secret or confidential information usually concerning illegal acts
at last the suspect talked to the police
Synonyms: sing, squeak, squeal; compare inform 3
Related Word: inform (on); divulge, reveal; confess
Idioms: spill one's guts, spill the beans, tell all
7.
to give a talk
he talks to community groups on ecology
Synonyms: address, lecture, prelect, speak
Related Word: declaim, harangue, hold forth, perorate, speechify, spout
II. noun
1.
Synonyms: speech 1, discourse, speaking, utterance, verbalization
2.
Synonyms: conversation 2, colloquy, confabulation, dialogue
3.
Synonyms: chat 2, causerie, chin, prose, rap, yarn
4.
a formal or prearranged discussion, exchange, or negotiation usually of a political nature
summit talks on nuclear arms
Synonyms: conference, meeting, parley, powwow
Related Word: dialogue, discussion, exchange; negotiation; deliberation
5.
Synonyms: report 1, buzz, cry, gossip, grapevine, hearsay, on-dit, rumble, rumor, scuttlebutt
6.
Synonyms: speech 2, address, allocution, lecture
Related Word: spiel; conference, discussion