talk

1 of 2

verb

ˈtȯk

talked; talking; talks

intransitive verb

: to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words

: to convey information or communicate in any way (as with signs or sounds)

can make a trumpet talk

make the computer talk to the printer

: to use speech : speak

: to speak idly : prate

: gossip

: to reveal secret or confidential information

: to give a talk : lecture

transitive

: to deliver or express in speech : utter

: to make the subject of conversation or discourse : discuss

talk business

: to influence, affect, or cause by talking

talked them into going

: to use (a language) for conversing or communicating : speak

talker noun

talk

2 of 2

noun

: the act or an instance of talking : speech

: a way of speaking : language

: pointless or fruitless discussion : verbiage

: a formal discussion, negotiation, or exchange of views

—often used in plural

: mention, report

: rumor, gossip

: the topic of interested comment, conversation, or gossip

it's the talk of the town

: address, lecture

: written analysis or discussion presented in an informal or conversational manner

: communicative sounds or signs resembling or functioning as talk

bird talk

Example Sentences

Verb She never talks at the meetings. He did most of the talking during dinner. He loves to hear himself talk. I think she's talking a lot of nonsense. I can't talk right now. I'm running late. They were talking in Spanish. We talked on the phone until midnight. Both sides in the dispute are now willing to talk. They are in the conference room talking business. She had laryngitis and couldn't talk. Noun the noted author's talk on the state of the modern novel what good will all this talk do when we need to take action now? See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Carlson tested Aristides Aquino’s arm and lived to talk about it.

The Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2022 Sometimes, the opportunity hasn’t arisen yet, or the circumstances haven’t aligned, or the support hasn’t been there to be able to talk about it.

Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 16 Sep. 2022 Rimer and Lilly both individually sat down with me yesterday to talk about backing Figma and its sometimes bumpy trajectory up until this point.

Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2022 DeGeneres appeared on the series to talk about her decision to come out in the entertainment industry.

Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 That’s a good thing when people want to talk about the Lakers.

Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2022 There will be plenty of time to talk about Mitchell’s impact on the Cavs, whose need for another scorer was obvious near the end of the season.

Terry Pluto, cleveland, 15 Sep. 2022 In 1948, four philosophers met in a tea shop to talk about being rude.

Mary Townsend, National Review, 15 Sep. 2022 The two share some rather important confessions but never just sit around and talk about…stuff.

Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Sep. 2022

Noun

Every cabin gathers each night around a campfire — lit in a concrete-bottom pit with a bucket of water close at hand — to roast marshmallows, pop popcorn and talk about the day’s highs and lows.

Nick Mott, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2022 There has been an offseason full of talk and analyses.

Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 Americans are starting to feel more optimistic about the economy, despite recession talk and climbing interest rates.

Nate Dicamillo, Quartz, 9 Sep. 2022 My longest walk and talk was three hours long—in the dead of winter.

Christa Sgobba, SELF, 7 Sep. 2022 The variety talk and competition category streaks look likely to continue.

Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 Sep. 2022 But for all its wit, its lively talk and deceptive lightness, this is arguably the writer-director’s most affecting work.

David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2022 Where: La Atalaya Foundation Theater, Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park Tickets: $40-$45 Free artist talk and dessert reception Friday and Saturday, season wrap party ($15) follows Sunday’s show.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2022 With talk about inflation surpassing 18% next year and families across the country likely to be pushed into energy poverty this winter, the UK’s economic woes are getting worse by the day.

Naomi Tajitsu, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

talk 1 of 2

verb

ˈtȯk

talked; talking

: to express in speech : speak

You're talking too fast.

: to speak about : discuss

They're talking business.

: to cause or influence with words

I talked them into agreeing.

: to use a certain language

They were talking Spanish.

: to exchange ideas by means of spoken words : converse

Let's sit and talk.

: to pass on information other than by speaking

Can you talk with your hands?

: gossip entry 2

If you act that way, people will talk.

: to reveal secret information

Officials forced the spy to talk.

talk

2 of 2

noun

: the act or an instance of speaking with someone

We had a talk.

: a way of speaking : language

: conference

: rumor entry 1

Has there been talk of war?

: the topic of comment or gossip

The President's visit is the talk of the town.

: an informal address

The coach gave us a talk to raise our spirits.

talk 1 of 2

noun

as in speech

a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience the noted author's talk on the state of the modern novel

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

speech
lecture
address
sermon
harangue
oration
presentation
declamation
monologue
peroration
tribute
tirade
eulogy
rant
keynote address
diatribe
spiel
salutatory
panegyric
keynote speech
monolog
soliloquy
pitch
homily

as in discussion

an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue what good will all this talk do when we need to take action now?

Synonyms & Similar Words

discussion
consult
consultation
debate
conversation
meeting
dialogue
argumentation
conference
argument
deliberation
chat
dialog
parley
confab
counsel
confabulation
palaver
colloquy
seminar
symposium
consultancy
council
roundtable
chat room
discourse
negotiation
back-and-forth
forum
argy-bargy
give-and-take
bull session
bargaining
rap
talkathon
skull session
skull practice
disquisition
words
pourparler

as in chat

friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this sat down by the fire and had a nice little talk about what was new in the village

Synonyms & Similar Words

chat
chatter
chitchat
gab
small talk
schmooze
gossip
table talk
natter
debate
dialogue
tête-à-tête
gabfest
conference
symposium
jaw
discourse
confab
chin music
confabulation
cackle
palaver
exchange
patter
causerie
rap
chin-wag
jangle
dialog
backchat
happy talk
yammer
parley
yak
yap
crosstalk
colloquy
yack
give-and-take

as in rumor

information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy her wild behavior is exciting some lurid talk

Synonyms & Similar Words

rumor
report
gossip
tattle
whispering
whisper
buzz
hearsay
scuttlebutt
noise
word
dish
rumbling
tale
hint
propaganda
disinformation
intimation
scandal
urban myth
urban legend
dirt

talk

2 of 2

verb

as in to speak

to give a formal often extended talk on a subject the fire chief often talks at school assemblies about fire safety

Synonyms & Similar Words

speak
lecture
discourse
expatiate
hold forth
harangue
declaim
orate
soliloquize
sermonize
take the floor
pontificate
descant
dissert
expound
recite
mouth
spout
filibuster

as in to chat

to engage in casual or rambling conversation talked with our neighbor as we unloaded the groceries from the car

Synonyms & Similar Words

chat
converse
discuss
chatter
rattle
visit
schmooze
babble
gab
prattle
natter
blab
jabber
prate
gabble
gossip
kibitz
rap
patter
shmooze
blow smoke
chew the rag
run on
gas
talk a blue streak
cackle
palaver
kibbitz
twitter
jaw
shoot the breeze
chew the fat
chin
chaffer
tattle
yammer
yap
expatiate
yak
yack
descant

as in to say

to express (a thought or emotion) in words you're talking nonsense: take a minute and think about what you are trying to say, and then start speaking

Synonyms & Similar Words

say
speak
tell
discuss
utter
share
state
verbalize
articulate
give
vocalize
announce
shout
voice
bring out
enunciate
post
pass
whisper
look
publish
put
air
proclaim
blurt
put into words
declare
blabber
vent
advertise
ventilate
sound
broadcast
affirm
publicize
get off
word
comment
breathe
promulgate
mouth
assert
phrase
chirp
murmur
remark
gasp
drawl
formulate
lip
shoot
purr
avow
spout
allege
aver
blaze
bolt
couch
snarl
formulize
clothe
avouch
splutter
rip (out)
pipe up (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

suppress
stifle

as in to inform

to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities after being threatened, the eyewitness started talking at length about what he had seen in the alley

Synonyms & Similar Words

inform
sing
squeak
snitch
betray
squeal
fink
grass (on)
tell (on)
split (on)
drop a dime (on)
tattle
blab
turn in
give away
rat (on)
cross
backstab
sell (out)
double-cross
tip (off)
two-time

as in to gossip

to relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature you're a fine one to talk about your sister's marital problems when you have had plenty of your own

Synonyms & Similar Words

gossip
tell
blab
tattle
dish
reveal
wag
confide
divulge
report
spill the beans
circulate
disclose
hint
rumor
suggest
inform
blabber
imply
intimate
babble
let on
spill
squeal
snitch
insinuate
tip (off)
bandy (about)
noise (about or abroad)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

shut up
clam up

单词	talk
释义	talk 1 of 2 verb ˈtȯk talked; talking; talks intransitive verb 1 a : to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words b : to convey information or communicate in any way (as with signs or sounds) can make a trumpet talk make the computer talk to the printer 2 : to use speech : speak 3 a : to speak idly : prate b : gossip c : to reveal secret or confidential information 4 : to give a talk : lecture transitive 1 : to deliver or express in speech : utter 2 : to make the subject of conversation or discourse : discuss talk business 3 : to influence, affect, or cause by talking talked them into going 4 : to use (a language) for conversing or communicating : speak talker noun talk 2 of 2 noun 1 : the act or an instance of talking : speech 2 : a way of speaking : language 3 : pointless or fruitless discussion : verbiage 4 : a formal discussion, negotiation, or exchange of views —often used in plural 5 a : mention, report b : rumor, gossip 6 : the topic of interested comment, conversation, or gossip it's the talk of the town 7 a : address, lecture b : written analysis or discussion presented in an informal or conversational manner 8 : communicative sounds or signs resembling or functioning as talk bird talk Phrases talk back : to answer impertinently talk sense : to voice rational, logical, or sensible thoughts talk through one's hat : to voice irrational, illogical, or erroneous ideas talk turkey : to speak frankly or bluntly Synonyms Verb declaim descant discourse expatiate harangue lecture orate speak Noun address declamation harangue oration peroration speech See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb She never talks at the meetings. He did most of the talking during dinner. He loves to hear himself talk. I think she's talking a lot of nonsense. I can't talk right now. I'm running late. They were talking in Spanish. We talked on the phone until midnight. Both sides in the dispute are now willing to talk. They are in the conference room talking business. She had laryngitis and couldn't talk. Noun the noted author's talk on the state of the modern novel what good will all this talk do when we need to take action now? See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Carlson tested Aristides Aquino’s arm and lived to talk about it. The Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2022 Sometimes, the opportunity hasn’t arisen yet, or the circumstances haven’t aligned, or the support hasn’t been there to be able to talk about it. Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 16 Sep. 2022 Rimer and Lilly both individually sat down with me yesterday to talk about backing Figma and its sometimes bumpy trajectory up until this point. Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2022 DeGeneres appeared on the series to talk about her decision to come out in the entertainment industry. Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 That’s a good thing when people want to talk about the Lakers. Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2022 There will be plenty of time to talk about Mitchell’s impact on the Cavs, whose need for another scorer was obvious near the end of the season. Terry Pluto, cleveland, 15 Sep. 2022 In 1948, four philosophers met in a tea shop to talk about being rude. Mary Townsend, National Review, 15 Sep. 2022 The two share some rather important confessions but never just sit around and talk about…stuff. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Sep. 2022 Noun Every cabin gathers each night around a campfire — lit in a concrete-bottom pit with a bucket of water close at hand — to roast marshmallows, pop popcorn and talk about the day’s highs and lows. Nick Mott, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2022 There has been an offseason full of talk and analyses. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 Americans are starting to feel more optimistic about the economy, despite recession talk and climbing interest rates. Nate Dicamillo, Quartz, 9 Sep. 2022 My longest walk and talk was three hours long—in the dead of winter. Christa Sgobba, SELF, 7 Sep. 2022 The variety talk and competition category streaks look likely to continue. Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 Sep. 2022 But for all its wit, its lively talk and deceptive lightness, this is arguably the writer-director’s most affecting work. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2022 Where: La Atalaya Foundation Theater, Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park Tickets: $40-$45 Free artist talk and dessert reception Friday and Saturday, season wrap party ($15) follows Sunday’s show. San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2022 With talk about inflation surpassing 18% next year and families across the country likely to be pushed into energy poverty this winter, the UK’s economic woes are getting worse by the day. Naomi Tajitsu, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English; akin to Old English talu tale First Known Use Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing talk all talk all talk and no action baby talk back talk chalk talk cross talk double-talk fast-talk fine one to talk happy talk pillow talk pep talk smack talk small talk speak/talk of the devil speak/talk with (a) forked tongue straight talk street talk sweet talk talk a good game talk about talk a blue streak talk at talk around talk into talk down to talk down talk is cheap talk nineteen to the dozen talk (oneself) out of (something) talk one's way out of (something) talk one's way talk out talk out of talk over talk radio talk round talk shop talk (some) sense into/to talk someone's ear off talk show talk the hind leg(s) off a donkey talk therapy talk the talk talk through talk trash talk tough talk through one's hat talk up the talk of the town trash talk table talk self-talk talk of speak/talk the same language talk sense talk back talk turkey talk your head off real talk See More all talk all talk and no action baby talk back talk chalk talk cross talk double-talk fast-talk fine one to talk happy talk pillow talk pep talk smack talk small talk speak/talk of the devil speak/talk with (a) forked tongue straight talk street talk sweet talk talk a good game talk about talk a blue streak talk at talk around talk into talk down to talk down talk is cheap talk nineteen to the dozen talk (oneself) out of (something) talk one's way out of (something) talk one's way talk out talk out of talk over talk radio talk round talk shop talk (some) sense into/to talk someone's ear off talk show talk the hind leg(s) off a donkey talk therapy talk the talk talk through talk trash talk tough talk through one's hat talk up the talk of the town trash talk table talk self-talk talk of speak/talk the same language talk sense talk back talk turkey talk your head off real talk See More Kids Definition talk 1 of 2 verb ˈtȯk talked; talking 1 : to express in speech : speak You're talking too fast. 2 : to speak about : discuss They're talking business. 3 : to cause or influence with words I talked them into agreeing. 4 : to use a certain language They were talking Spanish. 5 : to exchange ideas by means of spoken words : converse Let's sit and talk. 6 : to pass on information other than by speaking Can you talk with your hands? 7 : gossip entry 2 If you act that way, people will talk. 8 : to reveal secret information Officials forced the spy to talk. talk 2 of 2 noun 1 : the act or an instance of speaking with someone We had a talk. 2 : a way of speaking : language 3 : conference 4 : rumor entry 1 Has there been talk of war? 5 : the topic of comment or gossip The President's visit is the talk of the town. 6 : an informal address The coach gave us a talk to raise our spirits. talk 1 of 2 noun 1 as in speech a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience the noted author's talk on the state of the modern novel Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance speech lecture address sermon harangue oration presentation declamation monologue peroration tribute tirade eulogy rant keynote address diatribe spiel salutatory panegyric keynote speech monolog soliloquy pitch homily 2 as in discussion an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue what good will all this talk do when we need to take action now? Synonyms & Similar Words discussion consult consultation debate conversation meeting dialogue argumentation conference argument deliberation chat dialog parley confab counsel confabulation palaver colloquy seminar symposium consultancy council roundtable chat room discourse negotiation back-and-forth forum argy-bargy give-and-take bull session bargaining rap talkathon skull session skull practice disquisition words pourparler 3 as in chat friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this sat down by the fire and had a nice little talk about what was new in the village Synonyms & Similar Words chat chatter chitchat gab small talk schmooze gossip table talk natter debate dialogue tête-à-tête gabfest conference symposium jaw discourse confab chin music confabulation cackle palaver exchange patter causerie rap chin-wag jangle dialog backchat happy talk yammer parley yak yap crosstalk colloquy yack give-and-take 4 as in rumor information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy her wild behavior is exciting some lurid talk Synonyms & Similar Words rumor report gossip tattle whispering whisper buzz hearsay scuttlebutt noise word dish rumbling tale hint propaganda disinformation intimation scandal urban myth urban legend dirt talk 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to speak to give a formal often extended talk on a subject the fire chief often talks at school assemblies about fire safety Synonyms & Similar Words speak lecture discourse expatiate hold forth harangue declaim orate soliloquize sermonize take the floor pontificate descant dissert expound recite mouth spout filibuster 2 as in to chat to engage in casual or rambling conversation talked with our neighbor as we unloaded the groceries from the car Synonyms & Similar Words chat converse discuss chatter rattle visit schmooze babble gab prattle natter blab jabber prate gabble gossip kibitz rap patter shmooze blow smoke chew the rag run on gas talk a blue streak cackle palaver kibbitz twitter jaw shoot the breeze chew the fat chin chaffer tattle yammer yap expatiate yak yack descant 3 as in to say to express (a thought or emotion) in words you're talking nonsense: take a minute and think about what you are trying to say, and then start speaking Synonyms & Similar Words say speak tell discuss utter share state verbalize articulate give vocalize announce shout voice bring out enunciate post pass whisper look publish put air proclaim blurt put into words declare blabber vent advertise ventilate sound broadcast affirm publicize get off word comment breathe promulgate mouth assert phrase chirp murmur remark gasp drawl formulate lip shoot purr avow spout allege aver blaze bolt couch snarl formulize clothe avouch splutter rip (out) pipe up (with) Antonyms & Near Antonyms suppress stifle 4 as in to inform to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities after being threatened, the eyewitness started talking at length about what he had seen in the alley Synonyms & Similar Words inform sing squeak snitch betray squeal fink grass (on) tell (on) split (on) drop a dime (on) tattle blab turn in give away rat (on) cross backstab sell (out) double-cross tip (off) two-time 5 as in to gossip to relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature you're a fine one to talk about your sister's marital problems when you have had plenty of your own Synonyms & Similar Words gossip tell blab tattle dish reveal wag confide divulge report spill the beans circulate disclose hint rumor suggest inform blabber imply intimate babble let on spill squeal snitch insinuate tip (off) bandy (about) noise (about or abroad) Antonyms & Near Antonyms shut up clam up Phrases Containing talk back talk small talk sweet talk talk (into) talk (to) talk a blue streak talk down talk down (to) talk over talk up table talk See More back talk small talk sweet talk talk (into) talk (to) talk a blue streak talk down talk down (to) talk over talk up table talk See More
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talk

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