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to talk

to talk

1.0
Speak with someone to share ideas or information
  • verb
  • /tɔk/
translation icon : hablar con
  • And you've heard tons of people talk about that, right?
  • talk to people
  • talk to children
  • talk to students

I I think he would be good to talk to Matt Cox.

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Examples

  • All right, who can I talk to about Blank?

  • Oh, maybe we could talk about it some other time.

  • How is that a group we can talk to about anything?

  • Also, Sir, can we please talk about your big news?

  • Why do I even talk to you guys?

  • I just wanted to talk to you, to explain what happened.

  • All right, One thing we can talk about is angles.

  • Today we are going to talk about forks.

  • You know, I like how you talk about true stuff.

  • Can we sit down and talk about your plans for the future?

Synonyms

to talk about
vsto talk
1.3

Speak with someone about a subject

is the general act of conversing, not limited to discussing one subject
to speak
vsto talk
1.0

To talk with someone to share thoughts or feelings

is more about informal conversation and exchange rather than formal expression
to discuss
vsto talk
1.6

To talk with other people about something, often in detail

is simpler and covers everyday conversational speech rather than detailed examination
to speak to
vsto talk
1.7

To talk to someone about a problem or plan

is broader and covers casual back-and-forth conversation rather than directed addressing
to communicate
vsto talk
773 2.3

Share information, ideas, or feelings with someone

is confined to spoken face to face exchange rather than broader channels
to chat
vsto talk
  • Informal
269 1.0

To talk in a friendly, informal way about small everyday things

is not limited to light or friendly topics and covers all conversations
to chat about
vsto talk
  • Informal
40 1.6

To talk in a friendly, casual way about a subject

is broader and includes general back-and-forth not tied to one subject
to converse
vsto talk
29 3.3

To talk with someone in a friendly way

is a more general entry that includes many conversation styles beyond informal exchange
to confer with
vsto talk
25 4.5

Talk about something with someone to share ideas or make a decision

is wider, including casual chats that do not aim for a decision
to verbalize
vsto talk
  • US
9 4.8

To put thoughts or feelings into words

is about interactive conversation rather than simply expressing inner thoughts
2 6.0

To speak to someone in private about something sensitive

is general conversation that can be public, private, sensitive, or casual
to confab
vsto talk
  • Informal
1 8.5

To talk briefly and informally with someone, often in private

is the broader act of conversing in any style or situation
to discussing
vsto talk
1.8

Talking with someone to share ideas and opinions

is the general act of speaking with someone, not always idea exchange
to confabulate
vsto talk
8.8

To talk together to make a decision

is more general and includes conversation without decision making
to convo
vsto talk
  • Informal
8.7

To talk briefly in an informal way

is the more general and may include longer or formal exchanges
to talmbout
vsto talk
  • Slang
9.9

To talk about something in informal speech

is the neutral, standard form used across contexts rather than slang

Idioms

to talk the talk
  • Informal
13 7.4

To speak confidently about doing something without actually doing it

8 7.9

To speak confidently about what you can do without proving it

Something or someone that everyone in a place talks about

to talk turkey
  • Informal
6 7.0

Discuss important matters directly to reach an agreement

3 9.9

Speak as if you know about something when you do not

2 8.1

To speak to someone who does not respond or listen

talk to the hand
  • Offensive
2 9.7

A rude phrase with a hand gesture that tells someone you will not listen

1 7.0

To try to speak to someone who will not listen or answer

all talk
  • Informal
1 5.5

A person or thing that makes big promises but does not act

1 9.9

To say things without knowing the facts or that are not true

9.9

A person who says they will do things but never does them

An idea that a place could tell stories from its past

talk is cheap
  • Informal
7.0

Saying you will do something is easy but doing it matters

To talk longer and more skillfully so the other person cannot answer

Speak to someone for a very long time in a way that annoys them

Speak with someone for a very long time until they get tired

To speak more and make others stop talking

8.4

To speak to someone for a very long time until they get tired of listening

Phrasal Verbs

1.3

Speak with someone about a subject

236 3.0

Make someone agree to do something by giving reasons

127 2.5

Mention something in conversation

120 4.0

Change someone's mind so they do not do something

66 3.2

Discuss something carefully with someone before deciding

To speak out loud when alone to help you think

to talk back
  • Informal
46 5.4

Reply rudely to someone in charge like a teacher or boss

to sweet-talk
  • Informal
23 5.3

To persuade someone by saying nice things to them

to talk dirty
  • Offensive
17 8.7

To say things about sex to someone to excite them

to talk down to
  • Offensive
15 6.6

Speak to someone as if they are less smart or important

to talk down
  • Offensive
14 6.7

To speak to someone as if they are less smart or less important

13 4.1

To say that something is better or more important than it really is

to talk shop
  • Informal
10 6.7

Speak only about work at a party or dinner

Pray to God to ask for help and comfort

to talk big
  • Informal
8 7.8

To say you are more important or successful than you really are

To discuss small safe topics to start conversation and fill silence

to talk trash
  • Offensive
5 7.5

Say insulting, bragging words to make someone angry or nervous

3 7.2

To discuss something again and again without reaching a decision

Speak when it is not your turn, often in a class or meeting

to talk that shit
  • Offensive
1 9.9

To say rude, bragging things to impress people or make them angry

to talk down
  • Jargon
1 7.9

To guide a plane to land by giving radio instructions

Say things that are too hard for someone to understand

to talk shitbull
  • Offensive
9.9

To say false or exaggerated things to make others believe you

Compounds

268 2.5

A television or radio program where famous people speak about topics and answer audience questions

small talk
  • Informal
65 2.1

Polite short talk about simple topics like the weather

40 3.0

A short talk that encourages people before they do something important

real talk
  • Slang
9 7.7

An honest serious conversation about difficult or important things

sex talk
  • Informal
9 5.4

A conversation about sex to teach people about bodies and safety

7 4.7

A close private conversation between romantic partners in bed

6 9.0

Confusing speech that hides the truth, often to avoid a direct answer

back talk
  • Informal
4 7.2

Rude replies people give to someone in charge

3 5.8

A soft, simple way adults speak to infants to show affection

sweet talk
  • Informal
3 4.3

Flattering words that try to persuade someone but are not sincere

shop talk
  • Jargon
2 6.5

A conversation about work that uses words only people in the same job understand

1 5.8

Casual talk about small, unimportant things, often gossip

1 7.0

A talk that uses a blackboard and chalk to explain ideas

monkey talk
  • Informal
1 8.9

Silly or unimportant talk that wastes time

1 3.0

Speech that tries to make someone buy something

table talk
  • Informal
1 4.5

Talk that people have while they eat a meal

street talk
  • Slang
1 8.7

Informal words and phrases used in a neighborhood, often by young people

1 4.3

Words that sound important but have no real meaning or action

1 3.9

Speech by a very young child using simple sounds and words

7.1

A way of teaching by giving lectures with little student interaction

talk jockey
  • Offensive
9.1

A person who speaks too much and stops other people from speaking

How Much

to debate
474 2.8
to discuss
1.6
to talk
1.0
to speak
1.0
to say
1.0

Surface Forms

talk infinitive
talked past
talked past participle
talking present participle
talks third person singular

Etymology

The verb talk comes from old words meaning 'tell' or 'speak', like tale and tala. So to talk is simply to speak or have a conversation with someone.