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utterance
The power or style of speaking
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  1. The power or style of speaking
  2. That which is uttered; esp., a word or words uttered, whether written or spoken
  3. A manner of speaking:
locution
A particular style of speech; phraseology
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  1. A particular style of speech; phraseology
  2. A particular word, phrase, or expression, especially one that is used by a particular person or group.
  3. A word, phrase, or expression
parlance
A style or manner of speaking or writing; language; idiom
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  1. A style or manner of speaking or writing; language; idiom
  2. A particular manner of speaking; idiom:
  3. (Archaic, rare) Speech, discussion or debate.
symposium
A collection of opinions, esp. a published group of essays, on a given subject
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  1. A collection of opinions, esp. a published group of essays, on a given subject
  2. A collection of writings on a particular topic, as in a magazine.
  3. A conference organized for the discussion of some particular subject
parley
A discussion or conference, especially one between enemies over terms of truce or other matters.
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  1. A discussion or conference, especially one between enemies over terms of truce or other matters.
  2. A talk or conference for the purpose of discussing a specific matter or of settling a dispute, as a military conference with an enemy, under a truce, for discussing terms
consultation
A conference for the exchange of information and advice
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  1. A conference for the exchange of information and advice
  2. An appointment or meeting with a professional person, such as a doctor.
  3. A meeting between physicians to discuss the diagnosis or treatment of a case.
lecture
An earnest admonition or reproof; a reprimand.
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  1. An earnest admonition or reproof; a reprimand.
  2. The text of such a talk
  3. An exposition of a given subject delivered before an audience or class, as for the purpose of instruction.
oration
A formal public speech, esp. one given at a ceremony
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  1. A formal public speech, esp. one given at a ceremony
  2. A speech delivered in a high-flown or pompous manner.
sermon
An often lengthy and tedious speech of reproof or exhortation:
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  1. An often lengthy and tedious speech of reproof or exhortation:
  2. A religious discourse, especially one delivered as part of a service.
  3. A lecture given as instruction in religion or morals, esp. by a priest, minister, or rabbi during services, using a text from Scripture
rubbish
Worthless material.
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  1. Worthless material.
  2. Worthless, foolish ideas, statements, etc.; nonsense
  3. Any material rejected or thrown away as worthless; trash; refuse
report
A spoken or written account of an event, usually presented in detail:
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  1. A spoken or written account of an event, usually presented in detail:
  2. A formal account of the proceedings or transactions of a group:
  3. An explosive noise:
hearsay
(Law) evidence: an out-of-court statement offered in court for the truth of the matter asserted; normally inadmissible because not subject to cross-examination, unless the hearsay statement falls under one of the many exceptions
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  1. (Law) evidence: an out-of-court statement offered in court for the truth of the matter asserted; normally inadmissible because not subject to cross-examination, unless the hearsay statement falls under one of the many exceptions
  2. Unverified information heard or received from another; rumor.
  3. (Law) evidence based on the reports of others rather than on personal knowledge; normally inadmissible because not made under oath
tittle-tattle
An idle, trifling talker; a gossip.
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  1. An idle, trifling talker; a gossip.
  2. Petty gossip; trivial talk.
  3. Petty, idle gossip
bombast
(Figuratively) High-sounding words; a pompous or ostentatious manner of writing or speaking; language above the dignity of the occasion.
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  1. (Figuratively) High-sounding words; a pompous or ostentatious manner of writing or speaking; language above the dignity of the occasion.
  2. Cotton, or any soft, fibrous material, used as stuffing for garments; stuffing; padding.
  3. Talk or writing that sounds grand or important but has little meaning; pompous language
twaddle
Foolish, empty talk or writing; nonsense
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  1. Foolish, empty talk or writing; nonsense
cant
A thrust or motion that tilts something.
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  1. A thrust or motion that tilts something.
  2. The tilt, turn, or slant thus caused
  3. The special words and phrases used by those in a certain sect, occupation, etc.; jargon
banter
Good-natured teasing, ridicule, or joking
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  1. Good-natured teasing, ridicule, or joking
  2. Good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation.
  3. Good-humored, playful, or teasing conversation.
persiflage
Such talk or writing
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  1. Such talk or writing
  2. Light good-natured talk; banter.
  3. A light, frivolous or flippant style of writing or speaking
noise
(--- Informal) A hint or indication of someone's opinion, intention, etc.
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  1. (--- Informal) A hint or indication of someone's opinion, intention, etc.
  2. Loud or confused shouting; din of voices; clamor
  3. Sound or a sound of any kind:
palaver
Idle chatter.
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  1. Idle chatter.
  2. A conference or discussion, as orig. between indigenous Africans and European explorers or traders
  3. Talk intended to charm or beguile.
badinage
Playful raillery; banter.
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  1. Playful raillery; banter.
  2. Playful, teasing talk; banter
  3. Light, playful banter.
racket
A light bat for tennis, badminton, etc., with a network of catgut, silk, nylon, etc., in an oval or round frame attached to a handle
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  1. A light bat for tennis, badminton, etc., with a network of catgut, silk, nylon, etc., in an oval or round frame attached to a handle
  2. A broad wooden shoe or patten for a man or horse, to allow walking on marshy or soft ground.
  3. A loud distressing noise.
rot
Pointless talk; nonsense:
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  1. Pointless talk; nonsense:
  2. The process of rotting or the condition of being rotten:
  3. (Slang) Nonsense; rubbish; twaddle; bosh
jive
Jazz or swing music.
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  1. Jazz or swing music.
  2. (Slang) Deceptive, nonsensical, or glib talk:
  3. (Slang) Talk used in jiving someone
trash
Disparaging, often abusive speech about a person or group.
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  1. Disparaging, often abusive speech about a person or group.
  2. Something broken off or removed to be discarded, especially plant trimmings.
  3. Broken, discarded, or worthless things; rubbish; refuse
flapdoodle
(Countable) Speakers and writers of nonsense.
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  1. (Countable) Speakers and writers of nonsense.
  2. (Uncountable) nonsense
  3. (Informal) Foolish talk; nonsense
chatter
To utter in a rapid, usually thoughtless way:
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  1. To utter in a rapid, usually thoughtless way:
  2. To talk fast, incessantly, and foolishly
  3. To talk rapidly, incessantly, and on trivial subjects; jabber.
raillery
A teasing act or remark
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  1. A teasing act or remark
  2. Good-natured ridicule, jest or banter
  3. Light, good-natured ridicule or satire; banter
bunk
A narrow bed built like a shelf into or against a wall.
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  1. A narrow bed built like a shelf into or against a wall.
  2. A bunk bed.
  3. (US) A wooden case or box, which serves for a seat in the daytime and for a bed at night.
fudge
Empty, foolish talk; nonsense
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  1. Empty, foolish talk; nonsense
  2. A soft candy made of butter, milk, sugar, and chocolate or other flavoring, etc.
  3. A rich, sweet chocolate sauce used as a topping for ice cream or as an ingredient in cakes and cookies
discuss
To speak with another or others about something:
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  1. To speak with another or others about something:
  2. To talk or write about; take up in conversation or in a discourse; consider and argue the pros and cons of
  3. To examine or consider a subject in speech or writing.
confer
To invest with (a characteristic, for example):
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  1. To invest with (a characteristic, for example):
  2. To have a conference or talk; meet for discussion; converse
  3. To meet in order to deliberate together or compare views; consult:
chat
To talk or converse in a light, easy, informal manner
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  1. To talk or converse in a light, easy, informal manner
  2. (Computers) To participate in a synchronous exchange of remarks with one or more people over a computer network.
  3. (Comput.) To hold a real-time electronic conversation by exchanging typed messages
interview
To be interviewed; to attend an interview.
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  1. To be interviewed; to attend an interview.
  2. To obtain an interview from.
  3. To ask questions of (somebody); to have an interview.
speak
To make a reservation or request. Used with for:
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  1. To make a reservation or request. Used with for:
  2. To convey a message by nonverbal means:
  3. To use or be able to use (a given language) in speaking
communicate
To make known; give (information, signals, or messages)
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  1. To make known; give (information, signals, or messages)
  2. To spread (a disease, for example) to others; transmit:
  3. To give or exchange information, signals, or messages in any way, as by talk, gestures, or writing
dialogue
To express as or in a dialogue:
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  1. To express as or in a dialogue:
  2. To engage in a dialogue.
  3. To hold a conversation
gossip
To be a gossip or engage in gossip
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  1. To be a gossip or engage in gossip
  2. To engage in or spread gossip:
remark
To express in words or writing, as observed or noticed; to state; to say; -- often with a substantive clause
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  1. To express in words or writing, as observed or noticed; to state; to say; -- often with a substantive clause
  2. To say or write as an observation or comment
  3. To notice; observe; perceive
talk over
To persuade someone; to talk around
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  1. To persuade someone; to talk around
  2. To discuss
parley
To have a conference or discussion, esp. with an enemy; confer
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  1. To have a conference or discussion, esp. with an enemy; confer
  2. To have a discussion, especially with an enemy.
read
To read something written, printed, etc., as words, music, books, etc.
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  1. To read something written, printed, etc., as words, music, books, etc.
  2. To utter or render aloud (written or printed material):
  3. To receive or comprehend (a radio message, for example):
argue
To give evidence of; indicate:
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  1. To give evidence of; indicate:
  2. To put forth reasons for or against something:
  3. To try to prove by giving reasons; maintain; contend
observe
To say or mention casually; remark
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  1. To say or mention casually; remark
  2. To watch or be present without participating actively:
  3. To be or become aware of, especially through careful and directed attention; notice:
notice
To regard; observe; pay attention to
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  1. To regard; observe; pay attention to
  2. To mention; refer to; comment on
  3. To take notice of; observe:
inform
(--- Obs.) To give form to
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  1. (--- Obs.) To give form to
  2. To impart information to; make aware of something:
  3. To give knowledge of something to; tell; acquaint with a fact, etc.
rehearse
To drill or train (a person) by rehearsal
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  1. To drill or train (a person) by rehearsal
  2. To repeat, as what has been already said; to tell over again; to recite.
  3. To repeat aloud as heard or read; recite
debate
To consider something; deliberate.
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  1. To consider something; deliberate.
  2. To consider reasons for and against; deliberate on
  3. To discuss or argue (a question, for example) formally.
gab
To talk much or idly; chatter; gabble
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  1. To talk much or idly; chatter; gabble
  2. To talk idly or incessantly, as about trivial matters.
go over
(Rugby) To score a try
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  1. (Rugby) To score a try
  2. (Idiomatic) To look at carefully; to scrutinize; to analyze.
  3. (Idiomatic) To create a response or impression.
speak
To produce words by means of sounds; talk:
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  1. To produce words by means of sounds; talk:
  2. (Archaic) To speak to; address
  3. To express in words; tell:
reveal
To expose to view; show; exhibit; display
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  1. To expose to view; show; exhibit; display
  2. To make known (something concealed or unknown):
  3. To cause to be seen; show:
divulge
(Archaic) To proclaim publicly.
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  1. (Archaic) To proclaim publicly.
  2. To make known (something private or secret).
sing
(Slang) To give information or evidence against someone.
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  1. (Slang) To give information or evidence against someone.
  2. (Music) To produce the musical sound of:
  3. To give or have the effect of melody; lilt.
induce
(Physics) To bring about (an electric or magnetic effect) in a body by exposing it to the influence or variation of a field of force
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  1. (Physics) To bring about (an electric or magnetic effect) in a body by exposing it to the influence or variation of a field of force
  2. To draw (a general rule or conclusion) from particular facts; infer by induction
  3. To lead or move, as to a course of action, by influence or persuasion.
sway
To exert influence or control over:
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  1. To exert influence or control over:
  2. To cause (a person, an opinion, actions, etc.) to be inclined a certain way or be turned from a given course; influence or divert
  3. (Old Poet.) To rule; reign; hold sway
count
To believe or consider to be; deem:
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  1. To believe or consider to be; deem:
  2. (Informal) To include by or as if by counting:
  3. To exclude by or as if by counting:
pronounce
To say clearly, correctly, or in a given manner:
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  1. To say clearly, correctly, or in a given manner:
  2. To pronounce words, syllables, etc.
  3. To say words; speak.
express
To set forth in words; state:
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  1. To set forth in words; state:
  2. To represent by a sign, symbol, number, or formula:
  3. By express
speak
To use or be able to use (a given language) in speaking
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  1. To use or be able to use (a given language) in speaking
  2. To express or communicate opinions, feelings, ideas, etc. by or as by talking
  3. To express in words; tell:
chat
To converse in an easy, familiar manner; talk lightly and casually.
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  1. To converse in an easy, familiar manner; talk lightly and casually.
  2. (Comput.) To hold a real-time electronic conversation by exchanging typed messages
  3. (Computers) To participate in a synchronous exchange of remarks with one or more people over a computer network.
confabulate
To talk together in an informal way; chat
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  1. To talk together in an informal way; chat
  2. (Psychol.) To fill in gaps in the memory with detailed accounts of fictitious events believed true by the narrator
  3. To talk casually; chat.
converse
(Archaic) To interact socially with others; associate.
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  1. (Archaic) To interact socially with others; associate.
  2. To hold a conversation; talk
  3. To engage in an exchange of thoughts and feelings by means of speech or sign language.
discourse
To speak or write formally and at length.
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  1. To speak or write formally and at length.
  2. To speak or write (on or upon a subject) formally and at some length
  3. To carry on conversation; talk; confer
speak
To act as spokesperson:
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  1. To act as spokesperson:
  2. To convey a message by nonverbal means:
  3. To use or be able to use (a given language) in speaking
confab
To engage in a confab
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  1. To engage in a confab
  2. To talk casually.
  3. To speak casually with; to chat.
visit
To visit someone or something
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  1. To visit someone or something
  2. To go to see in order to aid or console:
  3. (--- Informal) To converse or chat, as during a visit
address
To speak to or write to [to address an audience]
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  1. To speak to or write to [to address an audience]
  2. To direct (a spoken or written message) to the attention of:
  3. To mark with a destination:
speak
To use or be able to use (a given language) in speaking
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  1. To use or be able to use (a given language) in speaking
  2. To convey a message by nonverbal means:
  3. (Archaic) To speak to; address
speak
To produce words by means of sounds; talk:
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  1. To produce words by means of sounds; talk:
  2. (Archaic) To speak to; address
  3. To express in words; tell:
verbalize
To change (a noun, etc.) into a verb
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  1. To change (a noun, etc.) into a verb
  2. To express oneself in words.
  3. To use words to express or communicate meaning
vocalize
(Linguistics) To turn a consonant into a vowel.
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  1. (Linguistics) To turn a consonant into a vowel.
  2. (Of animals) To produce noises or calls from the throat.
  3. To give utterance to; express with the voice; speak or sing
articulate
To express in coherent verbal form:
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  1. To express in coherent verbal form:
  2. To convert (a student's credits at one school) to credits at another school by comparing the curricula.
  3. To fit together into a coherent whole; unify:
communicate
To spread (a disease, for example) to others; transmit:
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  1. To spread (a disease, for example) to others; transmit:
  2. To be connected, one with another:
  3. To give or exchange information, signals, or messages in any way, as by talk, gestures, or writing
convey
(Obs.) To take away secretly
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  1. (Obs.) To take away secretly
  2. To transfer or deliver property or the title thereto or a property right by a deed or another written instrument other than a will. To transfer or deliver property or the title thereto or a property right by a deed or another written instrument other than a will.
  3. To take from one place to another; transport; carry
declare
To make clearly known; state or announce openly, formally, etc.
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  1. To make clearly known; state or announce openly, formally, etc.
  2. To say positively or emphatically
  3. To state openly a choice, opinion, etc. (for or against)
express
To manifest or communicate, as by a gesture; show:
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  1. To manifest or communicate, as by a gesture; show:
  2. To get by pressure; elicit by force; extort
  3. To put into words; represent by language; state
say
To state as a determination of fact:
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  1. To state as a determination of fact:
  2. For instance:
  3. To express in words; state; declare; tell
state
To express or present in a nonverbal way
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  1. To express or present in a nonverbal way
  2. To set forth in words; declare.
  3. To set forth in words, esp. in a specific, definite, or formal way
tell
To communicate by speech or writing; express with words:
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  1. To communicate by speech or writing; express with words:
  2. To give a detailed account of; narrate:
  3. To express in words; utter; say
utter
To say
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  1. To say
  2. V. To use a forged check or instrument; to put it into circulation, as opposed to just creating the forged document.
  3. To produce, speak, or express audibly (speech sounds, syllables, words, thoughts, etc.)
vent
To express (one's thoughts or feelings, for example), especially forcefully.
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  1. To express (one's thoughts or feelings, for example), especially forcefully.
  2. To vent one's feelings or opinions:
  3. To give release or expression to one's thoughts or feelings
verbalize
To change (a noun, etc.) into a verb
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  1. To change (a noun, etc.) into a verb
  2. To express oneself in words.
  3. To use words to express or communicate meaning
vocalize
(Music) To sing without using words.
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  1. (Music) To sing without using words.
  2. (Of animals) To produce noises or calls from the throat.
  3. To give utterance to; express with the voice; speak or sing
voice
To regulate the tone of (the pipes of an organ, for example).
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  1. To regulate the tone of (the pipes of an organ, for example).
  2. To provide the voice for (a cartoon character or show, for example):
  3. To give utterance or expression to; utter or express in words
blab
To give away (a secret) in idle chatter
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  1. To give away (a secret) in idle chatter
  2. To reveal (secret matters), especially through indiscreet or unreserved talk.
  3. (Intransitive) To tell tales; to gossip without reserve or discretion.
gossip
To engage in or spread gossip:
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  1. To engage in or spread gossip:
  2. To be a gossip or engage in gossip
noise
To make noise or a noise
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  1. To make noise or a noise
  2. To spread about (a report, rumor, etc.)
  3. To talk much or loudly
rumor
To spread or tell by rumor.
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  1. To spread or tell by rumor.
tattle
(Intransitive, pejorative) To report others' wrongdoings or violations; to tell on somebody; to gossip or to disclose incriminating information.
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  1. (Intransitive, pejorative) To report others' wrongdoings or violations; to tell on somebody; to gossip or to disclose incriminating information.
  2. To reveal the plans or activities of another, especially ones that are secret or improper:
  3. To talk idly; chatter; gossip
tittle-tattle
To spread gossip
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  1. To spread gossip
  2. To talk idly or foolishly; gossip.
  3. To engage in such gossip
whisper
To tell (something) to (someone) privately or as a secret
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  1. To tell (something) to (someone) privately or as a secret
  2. To speak quietly and privately, as by way of gossip, slander, or intrigue.
  3. (Intransitive) To speak softly, or under the breath, so as to be heard only by one near at hand; to utter words without sonant breath; to talk without that vibration in the larynx which gives sonorous, or vocal, sound.
advise
To discuss something and get advice; consult (with a person)
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  1. To discuss something and get advice; consult (with a person)
  2. To give advice
  3. To recommend; suggest:
confer
To give, grant, or bestow
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  1. To give, grant, or bestow
  2. To have a conference or talk; meet for discussion; converse
  3. To meet in order to deliberate together or compare views; consult:
consult
To seek an opinion from; ask the advice of
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  1. To seek an opinion from; ask the advice of
  2. To take into account; consider:
  3. To seek advice or information of:
deliberate
To consider (a matter) carefully and often slowly, as by weighing alternatives.
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  1. To consider (a matter) carefully and often slowly, as by weighing alternatives.
  2. The process by which jurors determine the outcome of a case.
  3. To consider carefully
parley
To have a discussion, especially with an enemy.
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  1. To have a discussion, especially with an enemy.
  2. To have a conference or discussion, esp. with an enemy; confer
powwow
To hold a powwow
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  1. To hold a powwow
  2. (Informal) To confer
inform
To give information laying blame or accusation upon another
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  1. To give information laying blame or accusation upon another
  2. To give knowledge of something to; tell; acquaint with a fact, etc.
  3. (--- Obs.) To give form to
tattle
To talk idly; chatter; gossip
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  1. To talk idly; chatter; gossip
  2. To reveal other people's secrets; tell tales
  3. To reveal the plans or activities of another, especially ones that are secret or improper:
tip
To cover or decorate the tip of:
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  1. To cover or decorate the tip of:
  2. To serve as the tip of
  3. To remove the tip of:
fink
(Chiefly US, slang) To betray a trust.
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  1. (Chiefly US, slang) To betray a trust.
  2. To inform against another person.
  3. To withhold promised support or participation:
rat
(Slang) To desert or betray a cause, movement, etc. as rats are reputed to desert a sinking ship
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  1. (Slang) To desert or betray a cause, movement, etc. as rats are reputed to desert a sinking ship
  2. To hunt for or catch rats, especially with the aid of dogs.
  3. (Slang) To reveal incriminating or embarrassing information about someone, especially to a person in authority:
sing
To use song or verse in description, praise, etc.
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  1. To use song or verse in description, praise, etc.
  2. (Music) To produce the musical sound of:
  3. To produce musical sounds or notes with the voice, esp. in a connected series, as in giving voice to a song
snitch
To be an informer; tattle (on)
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  1. To be an informer; tattle (on)
  2. To act as an informer:
  3. To steal (usually something of little value); pilfer
squeal
(Slang) To turn informer; betray an accomplice or secret.
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  1. (Slang) To turn informer; betray an accomplice or secret.
  2. To give forth a loud shrill cry or sound.
  3. To give sensitive information about someone to a third party; to rat on someone.
stool
(Slang) To act as a stool pigeon.
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  1. (Slang) To act as a stool pigeon.
  2. (Botany) To send up shoots or suckers.
  3. To put out shoots in the form of a stool
chat
(Computers) A synchronous exchange of remarks over a computer network.
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  1. (Computers) A synchronous exchange of remarks over a computer network.
  2. Small talk; chitchat
  3. Any of various birds in the families Muscicapidae or Parulidae that have a chattering call, especially the yellow-breasted chat.
colloquy
A written dialogue.
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  1. A written dialogue.
  2. A conversation, especially a formal one.
  3. Any formal conference, conversation, or discussion between the lawyers and the judge during a judicial proceeding. Any formal conference, conversation, or discussion between the lawyers and the judge during a judicial proceeding.
conversation
(Obs.) Familiarity based on study or use
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  1. (Obs.) Familiarity based on study or use
  2. (Archaic) Manner of living; behavior
  3. The exchange of thoughts and feelings by means of speech or sign language:
converse
A thing related in a converse way; the opposite
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  1. A thing related in a converse way; the opposite
  2. Informal talk; conversation
  3. An interchange of thoughts and feelings by means of speech or sign language; conversation.
dialogue
Interchange and discussion of ideas, esp. when open and frank, as in seeking mutual understanding or harmony
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  1. Interchange and discussion of ideas, esp. when open and frank, as in seeking mutual understanding or harmony
  2. Conversation between characters in a drama or narrative.
  3. A literary work in the form of a conversation on a single topic
discourse
Communication of ideas, information, etc., esp. by talking; conversation
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  1. Communication of ideas, information, etc., esp. by talking; conversation
  2. A long and formal treatment of a subject, in speech or writing; lecture; treatise; dissertation
  3. A formal, lengthy treatment of a subject, either written or spoken.
speech
The study of oral communication, speech sounds, and vocal physiology.
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  1. The study of oral communication, speech sounds, and vocal physiology.
  2. That which is spoken; utterance, remark, statement, talk, conversation, etc.
  3. What is spoken or expressed, as in conversation; uttered or written words:
confab
A discussion, conference meeting, etc.
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  1. A discussion, conference meeting, etc.
  2. A casual talk or chat.
  3. A confabulation; chat
jaw
The lower of these bony parts, or the portion of the face covering it
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  1. The lower of these bony parts, or the portion of the face covering it
  2. Either of the two bones or bony parts that hold the teeth and frame the mouth in most vertebrates: the mandible (lower jaw) is usually hinged and movable, the maxilla (upper jaw) is usually not
  3. A conversation or chat.
discourse
Verbal expression in speech or writing:
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  1. Verbal expression in speech or writing:
  2. A long and formal treatment of a subject, in speech or writing; lecture; treatise; dissertation
  3. A formal, lengthy treatment of a subject, either written or spoken.
speech
One's manner or style of speaking:
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  1. One's manner or style of speaking:
  2. The study of oral communication, speech sounds, and vocal physiology.
  3. What is spoken or expressed, as in conversation; uttered or written words:
utterance
The act of uttering; vocal expression.
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  1. The act of uttering; vocal expression.
  2. The ability to speak.
  3. That which is uttered; esp., a word or words uttered, whether written or spoken
address
A name or number used in information storage or retrieval assigned to or identifying a specific memory location.
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  1. A name or number used in information storage or retrieval assigned to or identifying a specific memory location.
  2. A formal speech or written communication.
  3. A description of the location of a person or organization, as written or printed on mail as directions for delivery:
allocution
The procedure during sentencing when a judge gives a convicted defendant the opportunity to make a personal statement on his own behalf to mitigate the punishment that is about to be imposed. The defendant does not have to be sworn before he makes his address, his comments are not subject to cross-examination, and the opportunity may include the right to offer evidence (such as an explanation for his conduct or a reason why severe sentence should not be imposed) beyond a request for mercy or an apology for his conduct.
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  1. The procedure during sentencing when a judge gives a convicted defendant the opportunity to make a personal statement on his own behalf to mitigate the punishment that is about to be imposed. The defendant does not have to be sworn before he makes his address, his comments are not subject to cross-examination, and the opportunity may include the right to offer evidence (such as an explanation for his conduct or a reason why severe sentence should not be imposed) beyond a request for mercy or an apology for his conduct.
  2. The procedure by which a guilty plea can be accepted in a criminal action. The process usually consists of a series of questions designed to assure the judge that the defendant understands the charges, is guilty of the crime he is accused of, understands the consequences of a guilty plea and that he is entitled to a trial, and is voluntarily entering the plea.
  3. A formal and authoritative speech; an address.
declamation
The act or art of declaiming
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  1. The act or art of declaiming
  2. A speech marked by strong feeling; a tirade.
  3. A speech, poem, etc. that is or can be declaimed
lecture
A lengthy rebuke or scolding
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  1. A lengthy rebuke or scolding
  2. The text of such a talk
  3. An exposition of a given subject delivered before an audience or class, as for the purpose of instruction.
oration
A formal public speech, esp. one given at a ceremony
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  1. A formal public speech, esp. one given at a ceremony
  2. A speech delivered in a high-flown or pompous manner.
speech
A talk or public address, or a written copy of this:
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  1. A talk or public address, or a written copy of this:
  2. What is spoken or expressed, as in conversation; uttered or written words:
  3. A talk or address given to an audience
parley
A discussion or conference, especially one between enemies over terms of truce or other matters.
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  1. A discussion or conference, especially one between enemies over terms of truce or other matters.
  2. A talk or conference for the purpose of discussing a specific matter or of settling a dispute, as a military conference with an enemy, under a truce, for discussing terms
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  • She didn't come here to talk to me.

  • Let's talk about this.

  • I just want to talk to you.

  • What did you want to talk about?

  • Did you talk to Len?

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