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1 4.3
To talk to try to reach an agreement
  • verb
  • /ˈdaɪəˌlɔg/
  • US
translation icon : dialogar
  • And then I'm just dialoguing with them, trying to be fearless about it.

You know, my passion is to get schools to teach children to dialogue with themselves better.

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Examples

  • We all need other people, but the dialoguing with yourself and starting with I'm enough.

  • I am so glad we had this chance to dialog.

  • Make it your own, be in dialogue with what you read.

  • You know, my passion is to get schools to teach children to dialogue with themselves better.

  • In order to resolve the conflict, we need to openly dialog about our differences.

  • The team decided to dialog regularly to ensure everyone's opinions were heard.

  • Let's dialog about potential solutions before making a final decision.

Synonyms

to talk about
vsto dialog
1.3

Speak with someone about a subject

is more specifically used for conversations that aim to resolve problems or agree
to discuss
vsto dialog
1.6

To talk with other people about something, often in detail

is more purposefully used to resolve problems or reach agreements rather than only exploring
to negotiate
vsto dialog
  • Formal
801 3.7

Try to reach an agreement by talking, often about business terms

is broader and applies to simple conversations aimed at solving problems
to debate
vsto dialog
474 2.8

To discuss and argue about a topic in a formal way

is more cooperative focusing on resolving problems rather than opposing positions
to talk over
vsto dialog
66 3.2

Discuss something carefully with someone before deciding

is more general and not always careful pre decision discussion
to confer
vsto dialog
45 4.9

To talk with others to make a decision

is more neutral and everyday used for solving problems together
to converse
vsto dialog
29 3.3

To talk with someone in a friendly way

is more goal oriented toward solving problems or reaching agreements in talks
to confer with
vsto dialog
25 4.5

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

is broader covering general conversations used to solve problems collaboratively
to talk turkey
vsto dialog
  • Informal
6 7.0

Discuss important matters directly to reach an agreement

is more neutral and may cover ordinary problem solving conversations
to conference
vsto dialog
  • Formal
6 4.0

To talk with others to make a decision or share ideas

is a general conversational act used to resolve problems and reach agreement
to parley
vsto dialog
  • Archaic
3 8.6

To hold a discussion between opposing sides to try to make an agreement or peace

is more general and not restricted to opposing parties or peace talks
to confab
vsto dialog
  • Informal
1 8.5

To talk briefly and informally with someone, often in private

is more neutral and can be formal or aimed at problem solving
to confabulate
vsto dialog
8.8

To talk together to make a decision

is used for various talks but mainly for resolving problems and issues
to air out the situation
vsto dialog
  • Informal
5.6

Talk about a problem to make things clear and stop misunderstandings

is a general term for conversations aimed at solving problems or agreeing
to dialogize
vsto dialog
  • Jargon
8.9

To talk openly with others to find common ground

is the basic act of conversing to resolve problems or reach agreement
to discussing
vsto dialog
1.8

Talking with someone to share ideas and opinions

is more focused on solving problems or agreeing than just sharing opinions

Compounds

dialog box
  • Specialized
5 3.2

A small window that asks you to confirm or cancel an action

How Purposeful

to negotiate
  • Formal
801 3.7
to dialog
  • US
1 4.3
to discuss
1.6
to talk
1.0
to chat
  • Informal
269 1.0

Surface Forms

dialog infinitive
dialogued past
dialogued past participle
dialoguing present participle
dialogues third person singular

Etymology

Dialog as a verb comes from the Greek parts dia- 'through' and logos 'speech', so it literally means 'to speak with' someone. That's why to dialog is to talk with others to solve a problem or reach an agreement.