Converse: meaning, definitions and examples

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converse

[ kənˈvəːs ]

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communication

To engage in conversation with someone; to talk or discuss something with another person.

Synonyms

chat, discuss, speak, talk

Examples of usage

I enjoy conversing with my colleagues during lunch breaks.
She was seen conversing with the CEO at the networking event.

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shoes

To exchange or switch positions, especially when referring to shoes or clothes.

Synonyms

exchange, swap, switch

Examples of usage

I need to converse my sneakers for dress shoes for the formal event.
After the game, the players decided to converse jerseys as a sign of sportsmanship.

Translations

Translations of the word "converse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conversar

🇮🇳 संवाद करना

🇩🇪 sich unterhalten

🇮🇩 berbicara

🇺🇦 розмовляти

🇵🇱 rozmawiać

🇯🇵 会話する

🇫🇷 converser

🇪🇸 conversar

🇹🇷 konuşmak

🇰🇷 대화하다

🇸🇦 تحادث

🇨🇿 konverzovat

🇸🇰 konverzovať

🇨🇳 交谈

🇸🇮 pogovarjati se

🇮🇸 tala saman

🇰🇿 сөйлесу

🇬🇪 საუბარი

🇦🇿 söhbət etmək

🇲🇽 conversar

Word origin

The word 'converse' originated from the Latin word 'conversari' which means 'to keep company with'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century with the meaning 'to live with, to be familiar with'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in the realms of communication and exchange.