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interlocutors

/ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətərz/ /ˌɪntərˈlɑːkjətərz/

Meanings
noun
A person who takes part in dialogue or conversation.

Examples :

"During the meeting, the students were eager interlocutors, asking many thoughtful questions. "
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Related Words

Illustration immediately

immediately adverb

/əˈmiːdi.ətli/

In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

"I hope we can begin immediately."

Illustration delivered

delivered verb

/dɪˈlɪv.əd/ /dɪˈlɪv.ɚd/

To set free from restraint or danger.

"deliver a captive from the prison"

Illustration operations

operations noun

/ˌɒpəˈɹeɪʃənz/ /ˌɑpəˈɹeɪʃənz/

The method by which a device performs its function.

"The washing machine's operations include filling with water, washing, rinsing, and spinning. "

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 interlocutory

interlocutory noun

/ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/ /ˌɪntərˈloʊkjətɔːri/

A person engaged in a conversation, an interlocutor.

"During the class discussion, each student became an interlocutory, sharing their ideas and responding to their classmates. "

Illustration dialogue

dialogue noun

/ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɔɡ/

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

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

Illustration thoughtful

thoughtful adjective

/ˈθɔːtfəl/ /ˈθɔtfəl/

Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.

"Most thoughtful people eventually solve the puzzle."

Illustration questions

questions noun

/ˈkwɛstʃənz/

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

"What is your question?"

Illustration decisions

decisions noun

/dɪˈsɪʒənz/ /dɪˈsɪʒnz/

The act of deciding.

""The team's success depends on making good decisions." "

Illustration judgements

judgements noun

/ˈdʒʌdʒmənts/ /ˈdʒʌdʒməns/

The act of judging.

"The teacher's judgements on the student essays were fair and helpful. "

Illustration judgement

judgement noun

/dʒʌdʒmənt/

The act of judging.

"The teacher's judgement of the student's essay will determine their grade. "

Illustration performance

performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"