converse

²con·verse

verb \kən-ˈvərs\

con·versedcon·vers·ing

Definition of CONVERSE

intransitive verb

1

archaic a : to have acquaintance or familiarity b : to become occupied or engaged

2

a : to exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk b : to carry on an exchange similar to a conversation (as with a computer)

— con·vers·er \-ˈvər-sər\ noun

Examples of CONVERSE

1. They conversed quietly in the corner of the room.
2. At home we often converse in Spanish.

Origin of CONVERSE

Middle English, to live (with), from Anglo-French converser, from Latin conversari

First Known Use: 1520

Related to CONVERSE

Synonyms: babble, blab, cackle, chaffer [British], chatter, chin [slang], chat, gab, gabble, gas, jabber, jaw, kibitz (also kibbitz), natter, palaver, patter, prate, prattle, rap, rattle, run on, schmooze (or shmooze), talk, twitter, visit

Related Words: gossip, tattle; descant, discuss, expatiate; yak (also yack), yammer, yap

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