(more contextual variations available below) To have uttered words using speech
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(more contextual variations available below) To have uttered words using speech
“You're talking a lot of nonsense.”
Past tense for to speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings
“Ron Burgundy would start to talk as soon as the cameras started rolling.”
Past tense for to discuss or have a conversation with another
“Let's go somewhere quiet so we can talk.”
Past tense for to make a (usually formal and extended) speech on a subject
“The headmaster would often talk at school assemblies about the need for students to behave themselves.”
Past tense for to reveal secret or confidential information
“His primary henchman was under arrest and Paolo feared that he would talk.”
Past tense for to spread rumor or gossip
“She's the bride-to-be who's got the whole country talking about her cold feet.”
(talk of or about) Past tense for to make mention of
“I don't want to talk about how horrible my date was last night.”
(talk into) Past tense for to persuade someone
“William, could you talk your brother Harry into joining us for dinner?”
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