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engage in conversation

VERB

talk

Synonyms

STRONGEST

argue confer consult contact exchange huddle interact interview negotiate reach out visit

STRONG

canvass chew collogue commune confabulate confide deliberate dialogue groupthink interface network palaver parley reason relate touch vent

WEAK

be in contact carry on conversation go into a huddle have a meet hold discussion join in conversation keep in touch thrash out touch base

Antonyms

STRONG

conceal hide secrete

WEAK

listen refrain refuse

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"She didn't want to engage in conversation when it came to the war," Mr Van Heerden added.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2024

“It’s a very difficult time. What I hope is that we can engage in conversation and discourse that understands this is not binary and appreciates that we are talking about real human beings.”

From Washington Times • Nov. 10, 2023

One of the best ways, I think, is to engage in conversation with people who disagree with us.

From Salon • Sep. 19, 2023

Initially the volunteers seemed hesitant to engage in conversation, though it was impossible to know if that was by choice or by order from Olympic organizers.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2022

He was very busy looking over papers, and noticing his preoccupation I did not attempt to engage in conversation with him.

From John Henry Smith A Humorous Romance of Outdoor Life by Adams, Frederick Upham

engage in conversation

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