spreken — meaning in English

English meaning

• converse verb To talk with someone; to have a conversation.
• discourse noun Serious conversation or communication, spoken or written, on a particular subject.
• speak verb To say words out loud; to talk.
• talk verb To communicate using spoken words.

Senses

spreken is used for these senses in English:

• converse (formal, intransitive) To talk; to engage in conversation.
• discourse (intransitive) To engage in discussion or conversation; to converse.
• talk (intransitive) To communicate, usually by means of speech.

converse — full definition

1. verb To talk with someone; to have a conversation.
2. adj Reversed in order or relationship; opposite.
3. noun The opposite or reverse of something, especially a statement or idea.

discourse — full definition

1. noun Serious conversation or communication, spoken or written, on a particular subject.
2. verb To speak or write at length about a subject.

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