converse

verb
UK: /kənˈvɜːs/
US: /ˈkɑːnvɜːrs/

  1. To have a conversation with someone.

    1. We should converse more often about our day.
    2. The leaders conversed privately before addressing the assembled crowd discussing future strategies.

Synonyms

chat discuss exchange talk
converse noun

  1. A conversation, usually informal.

    1. We had a nice converse about the weather.
    2. The book is structured as a series of philosophical converses exploring various ethical dilemmas.
converse adjective

  1. Opposite or contrary in effect or nature.

    1. The converse is also true in this case.
    2. While some believe hard work guarantees success, the converse can often lead to burnout.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "converse" is /kənˈvɜːs/ in British English and /ˈkɑːnvɜːrs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "converse": chat, discuss, exchange, talk.

Example usage of "converse": "We should converse more often about our day.". More examples on the page.