talk
Translation
to talk, to speak, to converse
Examples
Let's talk about your plans.
Let's talk about your plans.
She can't talk right now.
She can't talk right now.
He was talking to his friend.
He was talking to his friend.
Grammar Patterns
((to sb.)) ((about sth.)) to speak to someone about something. I need to talk to you about the project.
((with sb.)) to have a conversation with someone. She was talking with her friend on the phone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: speak, converse, chat; Antonyms: be silent, listen
Etymology
From Middle English 'talken', likely a frequentative form of 'tale' (story).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'talk show' where people talk for entertainment.