palavers 1 of 2

noun

Definition of palaversnext
plural of palaver
1
as in discussions
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue seemingly endless palaver between the negotiating parties

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2
as in chats
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this we should get together and have a nice palaver sometime

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palavers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of palaver
1
as in converses
to engage in casual or rambling conversation mothers palavering and drinking coffee while watching their children play

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2
as in coaxes
to get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery I let the salesclerk at the electronics store palaver me into a service contract that I didn't need

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  1. discussions
  2. consultations
  3. chatter
  4. conversations
  5. deliberations
  6. dialogues
Noun
  • Authentic leaders take a coaching approach to one-on-one discussions.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • To effectively cut through the clutter strewn about in far too many Jackson-Allen discussions, Zrebiec and Graham limit their talking points to the 2024 campaign.
    Tim Graham, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of discussions
Noun
  • If some of these steps begin to bear fruit, consultations could begin on multiple tracks.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Making a Difference Daniel Alain customers often fly to the brand’s picturesque Newport Beach, CA headquarters for personal consultations before making a purchase.
    Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of consultations
Noun
  • Using Cell Phones with Reckless Abandon While the ballpark is filled with cheers and chatter, nobody wants to be seated next to the person who’s loudly carrying on a phone conversation in the middle of it—or have to dodge the hundredth selfie snapped by the person in front of them.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
  • The compressed size of the court and the smaller arena mean players — and fans — will be able to hear much more on-court chatter.
    Remy Tumin, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of chatter
Noun
  • See mediation app Headspace’s launch of a Politics Without Panic toolkit and guides to survive confrontational conversations without irrevocably alienating a member of your family.
    Katie Baron, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • There are conversations that will be direct next couple days.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of conversations
Noun
  • The mindset driving their deliberations is a focus on results and speed.
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But defending Stephanopoulos’ statements may have been more fraught, according to people familiar with Disney’s internal deliberations.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of deliberations
Noun
  • Clarity dialogues are empowering.
    Forbes, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • There is a powerful sense of Johnson reaching for new and bolder challenges in his ongoing dialogues with reality and metaphysical thinking, material and idea.
    Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of dialogues
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