talked (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /tɔːkt/

Definition

Engaged in conversation or discussion by speaking.

Examples

• They talked for hours about their future plans.

• The children talked excitedly about their vacation.

• He talked his way out of the situation by being charming.

How to Use talked

talk about (prepositional phrase)

To discuss a particular subject. — "They talked about their favorite books."

talk to (prepositional phrase)

To speak directly to someone. — "The teacher talked to the students about the exam."

talk with (prepositional phrase)

To have a conversation with someone. — "He talked with his manager about a promotion."

talk into (phrasal verb)

To persuade someone to do something. — "She talked him into going to the party."

talk out of (phrasal verb)

To persuade someone not to do something. — "He talked her out of quitting her job."

Synonyms of talked

Words with a similar meaning to talked:

• said
• spoke
• conversed
• communicated

Antonyms of talked

Words with the opposite meaning to talked:

• listened
• remained silent

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