talked

VERB

produce words; inform

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chat communicate describe express reveal say sing speak tell use

STRONG

articulate babble broach chant chatter confess converse divulge drawl drone gab gabble gossip influence intone notify palaver parley patter persuade prate prattle pronounce rhapsodize soliloquize spout squeak squeal utter verbalize voice yak

WEAK

comment on flap one's tongue give voice to run on spill the beans talk one's leg off tell all ventriloquize

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be quiet conceal cover listen suppress

STRONG

be silent hide secrete

WEAK

refrain refuse

VERB

discuss with another

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 engage in 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

VERB

address group

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pitch speak

STRONG

accost discourse harangue induce influence lecture orate persuade sermonize spiel spout stump sway

WEAK

deliver a speech give a talk give speech hold forth prelect

Antonyms

STRONG

be quiet discourage hinder prevent

WEAK

listen refrain refuse

Example Sentences

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Neither side claimed that Trump and Xi talked about placing limits on artificial intelligence—which many see as one of the most crucial areas of competition between the two countries and dangers to the world.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

We haven’t talked yet about the other big geopolitical oil story of the year: Venezuela.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

“Another woman that I talked to told me that this was going to be very helpful, because her husband had just been detained by ICE and he was a sole supporter,” said Solis.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Victims talked of "lies and manipulation" from someone thought of in the community as a "religious, pious and trustworthy man".

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Never before had his father talked like this.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver