Definition

To have a conversation or exchange ideas with someone, often in a structured way.

Example

The two leaders decided to dialogue about the peace agreement.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I really enjoy when we can dialogue about our favorite books.

Me too! It’s always interesting to hear your thoughts.

I think having a good dialogue helps us understand each other better.

Absolutely! It’s one of the best ways to connect.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A conversation or discussion between two or more people, often used to exchange ideas or opinions.

Example

The dialogue between the characters in the play was very engaging.

Conversation

I really enjoyed the dialogue in that new movie we watched.

Yeah, it felt so natural and relatable, didn’t it?

Absolutely! It made the characters feel more real.

Definition

To express something in the form of a conversation between two or more people.

Example

The playwright decided to dialogue the characters to make the story more engaging.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how we can dialogue more openly?

Yeah, I think it would really improve our friendship.

Exactly! I want us to be able to dialogue about anything without hesitation.

Root Explanation

Dialogue → It is formed from "dia-" (meaning through or across) and "logus" (from Greek "logos", meaning word or speech). The word refers to a conversation or exchange of words between two or more people.

Memory Tip

Think of a conversation that goes 'through' ('dia-') the exchange of 'words' ('logos') — that's what dialogue means.

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