conversed (with)

verb

past tense of converse (with)
as in spoke (to or with)
to communicate with by means of spoken words in a press conference, the president is not just addressing reporters—he's conversing with the public

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  1. addressed
  2. greeted
Verb
  • Instead, Drinkwitz addressed it all with a certain restraint and nuance.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Near the end of the letter, the couple addressed their daughter by name.
    — Emma Witman, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of addressed
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  • Open your TikTok or Instagram app and you’ll likely be greeted by short-form video content soundtracked by music from across the globe.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Ten minutes later, my driver dropped me off at PS’s sleek new 12,200-square-foot private terminal at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), where I was greeted by caviar and Champagne and escorted to my own private suite.
    — Lauren Harano, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of greeted
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“Conversed (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversed%20%28with%29. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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