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talked

VERB

produce words; inform

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chat communicate describe express reveal say sing speak tell use

STRONG

articulate babble broach chant chatter confess converse divulge drawl drone gab gabble gossip influence intone notify palaver parley patter persuade prate prattle pronounce rhapsodize soliloquize spout squeak squeal utter verbalize voice yak

WEAK

comment on flap one's tongue give voice to run on spill the beans talk one's leg off tell all ventriloquize

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be quiet conceal cover listen suppress

STRONG

be silent hide secrete

WEAK

refrain refuse

VERB

discuss with another

Synonyms

STRONGEST

argue confer consult contact exchange huddle interact interview negotiate reach out visit

STRONG

canvass chew collogue commune confabulate confide deliberate dialogue groupthink interface network palaver parley reason relate touch vent

WEAK

be in contact carry on conversation engage in conversation go into a huddle have a meet hold discussion join in conversation keep in touch thrash out touch base

Antonyms

STRONG

conceal hide secrete

WEAK

listen refrain refuse

VERB

address group

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pitch speak

STRONG

accost discourse harangue induce influence lecture orate persuade sermonize spiel spout stump sway

WEAK

deliver a speech give a talk give speech hold forth prelect

Antonyms

STRONG

be quiet discourage hinder prevent

WEAK

listen refrain refuse

Example Sentences

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Healey has been previously talked about as another potential contender, but there has been no suggestion his resignation is linked to the leadership speculation.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

In pitching to the estate, including crucially William’s daughter Judy, we talked about how our chapter structure could help us.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Fifa has referenced the spending power of US consumers and talked up the demand, claiming more than five million tickets have been bought, and that the event would be sold out.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

I talked to a campaign staffer of his who was in from Nashville.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

When we got back, he came into the house and talked again.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell