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dialogue

/ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɔɡ/

Meanings
noun
A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals.

Examples :

"Bill and Melinda maintained a dialogue via email over the course of their long-distance relationship."
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Related Words

Illustration requirements

requirements noun

/ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənts/

A necessity or prerequisite; something required or obligatory. Its adpositions are generally of in relation to who or what has given it, on in relation to whom or what it is given to, and for in relation to what is required.

"There was a requirement of the government on citizens for paying taxes."

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specialized verb

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

To make distinct or separate, particularly:

"The chef specialized his menu, separating the vegetarian dishes from the meat dishes. "

Illustration encouraging

encouraging verb

/ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ɪnˈkɝɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

"I encouraged him during his race."

Illustration maintained

maintained verb

/meɪnˈteɪnd/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"The teacher maintained discipline in the classroom by consistently enforcing the rules. "

Illustration conversation

conversation noun

/ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/

Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking.

"During their lunch break, the coworkers had a conversation about the new project. "

Illustration philosophers

philosophers noun

/fɪˈlɒsəfəz/ /fəˈlɑsəfɚz/

A lover of wisdom.

"Example Sentence: "The old men sitting on the park bench were like philosophers, always discussing the meaning of life and offering advice." "

Illustration individuals

individuals noun

/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

Illustration understanding

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

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suggestions noun

/səˈd͡ʒɛstjənz/ /səɡˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃənz/

Something suggested (with subsequent adposition being for)

"I have a small suggestion for fixing this: try lifting the left side up a bit."

Illustration relationship

relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "

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presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "

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counterparts noun

/ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrts/ /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrts/

Either of two parts that fit together, or complement one another.

"Those brass knobs and their hollow counterparts interlock perfectly"