n. Function: verb
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Synonyms: SPEAK 3, converse (in), parley, use
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Synonyms: SPEAK 1, utter, verbalize, vocalize, voice
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Synonyms: CONVERSE , chat, chin, colloque, visit, yarn
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Synonyms: CHAT 1, babble, chatter, gab, gabble, patter, prate, prattle, run on, yak
Related Words: palaver, spout off
Idioms: talk one's arm ( or ear or leg) off, flap ( or wag) the ( or one's) tongue
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Synonyms: GOSSIP , blab, noise (about or abroad), rumor, tattle
6 to reveal secret or confidential information usually concerning illegal acts FF1C; at last the suspect talked to the po-lice FF1E;
Synonyms: sing, squeak, squeal; compare INFORM 3
Related Words: inform (on); divulge, reveal; confess
Idioms: spill one's guts, spill the beans, tell all
7 to give a talk FF1C; he talks to community groups on ecology FF1E;
Synonyms: address, lecture, prelect, speak
Related Words: declaim, harangue, hold forth, perorate, speechify, spout