Base verb
Phrasal verbs with talk
The verb talk combines with 10 particles to form everyday phrasal verbs. Each particle steers the meaning in its own direction — here they are with clear definitions and examples, so you can see the whole family at once.
10 phrasal verbs · 12 meanings
talk about
1 sense- Discuss a particular subject
talk around
1 sense- Discuss without addressing directly
talk back
1 sense- Reply rudely to authority
talk down
1 sense- Persuade someone in a difficult situation to calm down
talk into
1 sense- Persuade someone to do something by talking to them
talk out
1 sense- Discuss a problem fully until it is settled
talk over
2 senses- Discuss something thoroughly to reach an agreement
- Speak loudly while another person is speaking
talk round
1 sense- Convince someone through conversation
talk through
2 senses- Discuss something thoroughly step by step
- Explain each step of something to someone
talk up
1 sense- Make something sound more important or impressive
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