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to dialogize

to dialogize

8.9
To talk openly with others to find common ground
  • verb
  • /ˈdaɪəˌlɒɪz/
  • Jargon
translation icon : dialogar
  • Community leaders met to dialogize and resolve misunderstandings between residents.

Examples

  • After the conflict, both sides agreed to dialogize in hopes of finding common ground.

  • The teacher encouraged students to dialogize about the topic in small groups.

  • Let's dialogize!

  • We should dialogize about our differences.

  • The teacher encouraged students to dialogize about their views on the book.

  • After the conflict, both sides decided to dialogize in hopes of resolving their issues.

  • Community leaders organized a meeting to dialogize and address the concerns of local residents.

Synonyms

to discuss
vsto dialogize
∞ 1.6

To talk with other people about something, often in detail

focuses on promoting open exchange between groups rather than detailed examination
to join the discussion
vsto dialogize
5 2.8

Take part in a conversation already happening

seeks to start or encourage broad exchange rather than only entering ongoing talk
to dialog
vsto dialogize
  • US
1 4.3

To talk to try to reach an agreement

focuses on promoting open exchange between groups rather than only solving problems
to confab
vsto dialogize
  • Informal
1 8.5

To talk briefly and informally with someone, often in private

focuses on promoting open exchange between groups rather than casual private talk
to discussing
vsto dialogize
1.8

Talking with someone to share ideas and opinions

aims to encourage broad exchange between groups rather than simple idea sharing

How Dialogic

to mediate
32 5.1
to dialogize
  • Jargon
8.9
to discuss
∞ 1.6
to chat
  • Informal
269 1.0
to talk
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

dialogize infinitive
dialoguize infinitive
dialogized past
dialoguized past
dialogized past participle
dialoguized past participle
dialogizing present participle
dialoguizing present participle
dialogizes third person singular
dialoguizes third person singular

Morphology

dialogize = dialog (transparent) = dialog + ize

Formed from the noun 'dialog' + the productive verb-forming suffix '-ize', so learners who know 'dialog' and '-ize' can infer the meaning.

Etymology

The word dialogize comes from dialogue 'conversation' and the ending -ize 'to make', so it literally means to 'make conversation'. Think of a mediator who 'makes people talk' to solve a problem — that is to dialogize, to encourage open discussion between people or groups.