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talked

[tʰɔːkt]

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verb

To communicate, usually by means of speech.

Examples :

"My sister and I talked about our day at school. "

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To discuss; to talk about.

Examples :

"We talked about the homework assignment after class. "

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verb

To speak (a certain language).

Examples :

"We talk French sometimes."

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verb

(chiefly used in progressive tenses) Used to emphasise the importance, size, complexity etc. of the thing mentioned.

Examples :

"The team talked about the new project for hours, emphasizing the intricate details. "

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verb

To confess, especially implicating others.

Examples :

"She can be relied upon not to talk."

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To criticize someone for something of which one is guilty oneself.

Examples :

"I am not the one to talk."

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To gossip; to create scandal.

Examples :

"The neighbors talked about the new family, spreading rumors about why they moved in so suddenly. "

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(chiefly used in progressive tenses) To influence someone to express something, especially a particular stance or viewpoint or in a particular manner.

Examples :

"The therapist was talking him into expressing his feelings about the accident. "

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