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conversation

[ kon-ver-sey-shuhn ]

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: , ,

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

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

  2. association or social intercourse:

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

  3. the ability to talk socially with others:

    She writes well but has no conversation.

  4. Obsolete.
    1. behavior or manner of living.
    2. close familiarity; intimate acquaintance, as from constant use or study.


conversation

/ ˌɒԱəˈɪʃə /

noun

  1. the interchange through speech of information, ideas, etc; spoken communication
  2. make conversation
    to talk in an artificial way
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of conversation1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English conversacio(u)n, from Latin DzԱپō- (stem of DzԱپō ) “familiarity, conduct, behavior,” equivalent to DzԱ(ܲ), past participle of DzԱī “to associate with” + -ō- noun suffix; converse 1, -ion
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Idioms and Phrases

In addition to the idiom beginning with conversation , also see make conversation .
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Example Sentences

The way that I approach the music has always been an open and honest conversation.

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But in later conversations, it became clear that what she could not forgive were the shortcomings which allowed the devastating suicide attack to happen.

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Laughter and casual conversation swam above the sound of the clicks of their laptops.

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Lipmen said that more people will be hurt if Metro does not allow for new protected bike lanes in its plans and hopes there is still time for conversation.

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I am told a team of four UK negotiators are in "pretty intensive" conversation with their US counterparts – talking remotely, but willing to head to Washington if signing a deal appears imminent.

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Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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