Verbs of Verbal Action - Verbs for Communication
Here you will learn some English verbs referring to communication such as "speak", "chat", and "interview".
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to say
[Verb]
to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling
Ex: said they were sorry for being late .
to address
[Verb]
to speak directly to a specific person or group
Ex: The manager address the team during the morning meeting to discuss the new project .
to bounce off
[Verb]
to share an idea with someone and get their thoughts or opinions
Ex: Letbounce off these marketing strategies to see which one works best .
to come out with
[Verb]
to suddenly say something, especially in a rude or surprising way
Ex: In the middle of the discussion , came out with a blunt observation about the flaws in the team 's strategy , surprising his colleagues .
to narrate
[Verb]
to provide a spoken or written description of an event, story, etc.
Ex: The teacher asked each student narrate a personal story during the storytelling session .
to orate
[Verb]
to speak formally and at length, especially in a public setting
Ex: The leader stepped forward orate about the organization 's goals and future plans .
to recount
[Verb]
to describe an event, experience, etc to someone in a detailed manner
Ex: In the autobiography , the author decided recount personal anecdotes that shaped their life .
to interview
[Verb]
to ask someone questions about a particular topic on the TV, radio, or for a newspaper
Ex: They asked insightful questions when interviewed the artist for the magazine .
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