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17 verbs to describe speaking
17 verbs to describe speaking
Bring life to your words and conversation by using correct vocabulary.
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Bring life to your words and conversation by using correct vocabulary.
Most commonly used words like speak,say,talk are good and perfect to use and that\'s why we are using those words often.
We use the above words generally to convey information or to express a feeling.But you can give more life to the conversation by expressing it using apt words.
4.Gossip - talking about the personal/private affairs of others.
Using the word "gossiping" instead of "talking" adds due weightage by conveying the real meaning of the sentence.
5.Whisper - speaking very softly especially for the sake of secrecy.
Ricky whispered his love in her ears before he stepped out.
6.Mumble - speaking in low voice by partially closing the mouth which is often unclear.
The employees begin to mutter about their poor work conditions.
Tina and Rahul rambles hours together without any point.
Rahul\'s mother yelled on seeing him eating chocolates.
12.Slur - speaks unclear as words run into one another.
13&14.Stammer/Stutter - speak with sudden involuntary pauses especially repeating the initial letters of words.
15.Quaver - shake or tremble in speaking because of nervousness or emotion.
17.Chatter- talking rapidly about trivial matters
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