What is another word for talk about?

Pronunciation: [tˈɔːk ɐbˈa͡ʊt] (IPA)

When we want to express discussing or mentioning something, we often use the phrase "talk about". However, there are many synonyms that can give a more nuanced or precise meaning to our communication. For example, we can use "chat" to indicate a casual or informal conversation, "debate" to suggest a formal or argumentative discussion, or "discuss" to propose a more organized exchange of ideas. Other synonyms to consider are "converse", "communicate", "speak", "confer", "share", and "cogitate". Using a variety of synonyms for "talk about" can help to communicate our intentions and tone with greater accuracy and impact.

What are the hypernyms for Talk about?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for talk about?

The antonyms for "talk about" are to keep quiet, stay silent, or hush up. Keeping quiet or staying silent suggests a lack of communication or a refusal to share one's thoughts or opinions. Hushing up means intentionally preventing conversations or hiding information from others. Other antonyms include ignoring, neglecting, and avoiding, which implies a conscious effort to steer clear of a topic or avoid communication altogether. Opposites also include writing instead of talking, using body language instead of words, or simply observing and listening. However, it's important to communicate effectively and find a balance between talking and listening, as open communication can lead to understanding and resolution.

What are the antonyms for Talk about?

Famous quotes with Talk about

  • It's really a sad story, and I liked that. The songs on this album talk about relationships in every aspect.
    Aaliyah
  • Clearly any film company that makes a film is always going to talk about sequels particularly if they see something as being successful, which Werewolf was.
    Jenny Agutter
  • Yes, women are stronger than us. They face more directly the problems that confront them, and for that reason they are much more spectacular to talk about. I don't know why I am more interested in women, because I don't go to any psychiatrists, and I don't want to know why.
    Pedro Almodovar
  • We sat around on a hotel balcony with a bottle of wine and tried to figure out how you would go about blowing up a planet. That's the kind of conversations science fiction writers have when they get together. We don't talk about football or anything like that.
    Kevin J. Anderson
  • The only stuff I don't like are Broadway musicals. I hate them. I don't even like to talk about it. I can't bear musicals.
    Laurie Anderson

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