Conversed: meaning, definitions and examples

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conversed

 

[ kษ™nหˆvษœหs ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in communication

Engage in conversation with someone. Talk or discuss with someone in a friendly and informal way.

Synonyms

chat, communicate, discuss, talk.

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Word Description / Examples
conversed

Used in more formal or old-fashioned contexts. It implies a two-way exchange of ideas or information.

  • They conversed through the entire evening.
  • He conversed with the guests about the latest news.
talk

General use. It can be informal or formal and applies to various situations where information is exchanged verbally.

  • We need to talk about your progress.
  • They talked late into the night.
chat

Informal context. Usually, it refers to a casual conversation, often about everyday topics.

  • Let's chat over coffee.
  • They spent hours chatting about their holiday plans.
discuss

Used when talking about a detailed exchange of ideas on a specific topic, often with the goal of reaching a decision.

  • They discussed the budget for hours.
  • Let's discuss the pros and cons of this approach.
communicate

Neutral context. Often used in professional or technical settings to describe the act of sharing information or feelings.

  • We need to communicate the changes to all employees.
  • Efficient teams communicate well.

Examples of usage

  • He conversed with his colleagues during the break.
  • We sat and conversed about various topics for hours.
Context #2 | Verb

formal

Hold a conversation in a formal or serious manner, especially as a performance.

Synonyms

communicate, dialogue, speak.

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Word Description / Examples
conversed

Used when referring to an informal exchange of thoughts or ideas through spoken words, typically in a relaxed setting.

  • They conversed about their plans for the weekend over coffee
communicate

A more general term used for sharing or exchanging information, which can be through various means such as speaking, writing, or other methods.

  • The manager communicated the new policies to the team via email
speak

A basic term used to refer to the act of verbally conveying information or expressing oneself. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

  • Please speak clearly into the microphone
  • She speaks four languages fluently
dialogue

Refers specifically to a structured conversation between two or more people, often used in formal or literary contexts.

  • The diplomats engaged in a constructive dialogue to resolve the conflict

Examples of usage

  • They conversed in a polite and respectful manner throughout the meeting.
  • The actors conversed on stage with great emotion.
Context #3 | Noun

conversation

A conversation or discussion.

Synonyms

chat, discussion, talk.

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conversed

Typically used in more formal or literary contexts. It implies a structured and meaningful exchange of ideas and information.

  • They conversed about philosophy and life's many mysteries for hours
discussion

Best used in semi-formal or formal contexts. It involves a dialogue that centers on a specific topic or issue, often with the aim of reaching a consensus or deeper understanding.

  • The panel had a discussion about climate change policies
chat

Often used in informal settings. It implies a light, friendly, and casual exchange of words, usually without deep or serious topics.

  • We had a nice chat over coffee
talk

Can be used in both formal and informal settings. The meaning is broad and generally refers to any exchange of spoken words or ideas.

  • Let's have a talk about your future plans

Examples of usage

  • Their conversation was engaging and enlightening.
  • She enjoyed the pleasant conversed with her friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "conversed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conversou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคคเคšเฅ€เคค เค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gesprochen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbicara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั–ะปะบัƒะฒะฐะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozmawiaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฉฑใ—ใŸ (ใฏใชใ—ใŸ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท a conversรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conversรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท konuลŸtu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€ํ™”ํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญุฏุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mluvil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hovoril

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบค่ฐˆ (jiฤotรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogovarjal se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรฆtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำฉะนะปะตัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒกแƒแƒฃแƒ‘แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรถhbษ™t etdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conversรณ

Etymology

The word 'conversed' originated from the Latin word 'conversari', which means 'to live with, keep company with'. Over time, it evolved to refer to engaging in conversation or discussion. The term has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the act of talking or exchanging thoughts with others.

See also: conversant, conversation, conversationalist, conversely, conversing.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,372, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.