confabulate

to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem <an Alzheimer's support group in which caregivers can confabulate as well as commiserate> Synonyms advise, confab, confer, consult, counsel, parley, powwow, treatRelated Words argue, bandy, bat (around), chew over, debate, deliberate, discuss, dispute, hash (over), kick around, moot, palaver, talk, talk over, ventilate; rehash; coach, guide, tutor; recommend, suggest; direct, refer (to)