compare notes

VERB

consult

Synonyms

STRONGEST

argue brainstorm call in consider deliberate discuss examine huddle interview negotiate respect review turn to

STRONG

cogitate collogue commune confab confabulate debate flap interrogate parlay question regard treat

WEAK

ask advice of be closeted with groupthink kick ideas around pick one's brains put heads together refer to seek advice seek opinion of take a meeting take account of take counsel talk over toss ideas around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore neglect

STRONG

answer reply

VERB

discuss

Synonyms

STRONGEST

argue confer consider debate deliberate examine explain review take up

STRONG

altercate canvass confabulate contend contest converse descant dispute dissertate figure groupthink jaw moot sift ventilate weigh

WEAK

bounce off consult with discept discourse about dissert exchange views on get-together go into hash over hold forth kick about knock around put heads together reason about thrash out toss around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree ignore neglect

STRONG

be quiet give in give up

Example Sentences

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Southern Californians compare notes on their favorite cherry dishes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Iowa was increasingly getting calls from other state commissioners wanting to compare notes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

This does happen in many Beijing parks, where songbird owners gather with their caged pets to chat and compare notes.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

“We would often compare notes on shoes and suits, and where to get the best ones.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2024

I hurried downstairs to get Francis before the innkeeper and his wife had a chance to compare notes.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt