Thesaurus article:to talk about something

to talk about something

These words are used when you want to say what the subject of a conversation is.

The most commonly used words aretalk aboutandspeak about.Speak aboutcan sometimes imply a more formal or official type of conversation.

I don't like talking about my feelings.

He is often asked to speak about the decline of global energy supplies.

If people talk for a long time about things that are important or that need to be decided, the verbdiscusscan be used.

We need to discuss arrangements for next week.

If people discuss something that affects them personally, you can say that theytalk it overortalk it through.

I need to talk it over with my wife before I accept the job.

We're used to talking things through, so we don't have many arguments.

When peopledebatea subject, they discuss it in a formal way, often at a public meeting or in parliament.

The bill will be debated in parliament next week.

If youmentionsomething, you speak about it quickly, giving little detail or using few words.

Your dad mentioned you're looking for a job.

If youbring upa subject, you mention it for the first time in a conversation.

I feel that I can't bring the subject up without causing an argument.

For more words about expressing an opinion or stating a fact, see the article atsay.

For words about giving someone information, see the article attell.

to talk to someone
a talk
talking a lot

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释义	Thesaurus article:to talk about something to talk about something These words are used when you want to say what the subject of a conversation is. The most commonly used words aretalk aboutandspeak about.Speak aboutcan sometimes imply a more formal or official type of conversation. I don't like talking about my feelings. He is often asked to speak about the decline of global energy supplies. If people talk for a long time about things that are important or that need to be decided, the verbdiscusscan be used. We need to discuss arrangements for next week. If people discuss something that affects them personally, you can say that theytalk it overortalk it through. I need to talk it over with my wife before I accept the job. We're used to talking things through, so we don't have many arguments. When peopledebatea subject, they discuss it in a formal way, often at a public meeting or in parliament. The bill will be debated in parliament next week. If youmentionsomething, you speak about it quickly, giving little detail or using few words. Your dad mentioned you're looking for a job. If youbring upa subject, you mention it for the first time in a conversation. I feel that I can't bring the subject up without causing an argument. For more words about expressing an opinion or stating a fact, see the article atsay. For words about giving someone information, see the article attell. Related articles to talk to someone a talk talking a lot Cambridge English Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press#https://dictionary.cambridge.org//thesaurus/articles/to-talk-about-something##
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Thesaurus article:to talk about something

to talk about something

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