palavers 1 of 2

noun

plural of palaver
1
as in discussions
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue seemingly endless palaver between the negotiating parties

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2
as in chats
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this we should get together and have a nice palaver sometime

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palavers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of palaver
1
as in talks
to engage in casual or rambling conversation mothers palavering and drinking coffee while watching their children play

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2
as in coaxes
to get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery I let the salesclerk at the electronics store palaver me into a service contract that I didn't need

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palavers
  1. discussions
  2. chats
  3. talks
  4. coaxes
  5. consultations
  6. chatter
  7. converses
  8. debates
Noun
  • According to people familiar with discussions about the policy, Bennett’s prior objections were a message intended for his domestic political constituency.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Typically, when someone wants to donate large sums to a nonprofit, weeks or months of discussions ensue.
    — Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of discussions
Noun
  • Titles for locked chats will remain hidden, and all locked conversations will be protected by a 4-digit account PIN set by the user.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Here is a look at some of the takeaways from chats with the people behind three films featured at LFF – from Europe, Africa and Asia.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of chats
Verb
  • Publicly, Pacific Fusion talks mostly about its future ability to supply electricity, a promise the fusion industry has made for years.
    — Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of using labels, Alkhatib talks his guests through the treasures, which include a marble model of the Taj Mahal, a geode from Morocco and a silver elephant sculpture from Sri Lanka.
    — Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of talks
Verb
  • The warm, dry climate coaxes concentrated fruit from a dizzying range of soils, yielding powerful wines that recontextualize familiar varieties.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 June 2026
  • In the premium tier are Royal Caribbean and the adults-only Virgin Voyages, which coaxes guests to party with a wink and a nod, hosting onboard events like the welcome Pajama Party and the popular, immersive Scarlet Night at least once per voyage.
    — Scott Laird, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Definition of coaxes
Noun
  • The department also offers security consultations to help businesses identify vulnerabilities and improve their safety measures.
    — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • British officials have been expected to make a decision since August, when public consultations on the two projects closed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of consultations
Noun
  • Queer Eye’s final season brought off-screen drama but no chatter beyond that.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
  • But even as top European content industry insiders gathered to hear Bajaria speak, chatter about her future fired back up in Hollywood this week.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of chatter
Verb
  • Entire product categories that were barely imaginable in 2020 are now weekend projects such as a tutor that converses in Mandarin, a paralegal that drafts and redlines, and a designer that produces forty variations before lunch.
    — Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Epstein converses with Summers Larry Summers, Clinton’s Treasury secretary and the director of the National Economic Council under former President Obama, corresponded with Epstein numerous times via email.
    — Max Rego, The Hill, 13 Nov. 2025
Definition of converses
Noun
  • The existential debates happening around ASL aren’t just about fair treatment from hearing people.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Take the quiz here ⦠LISTEN Tune in as Florida's race for governor heats up, with rising living costs, property taxes, insurance rates, and campaign debates taking center stage.
    — , FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of debates
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