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Definition of conversate

conversate

/ˈkɑːn.vɚ.seɪt/
con · ver · sate
Adverb:conversationally
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Adjective:conversational
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Past Simple:conversated
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Past Participle:conversated
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Present Participle:conversating
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conversate Lexical Profile

conversate Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

American To engage in an informal talk or exchange of ideas with someone (used primarily in informal or nonstandard speech).

Example

"They sat on the front porch for hours just to conversate about old neighborhood memories."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Although documented in English for over two centuries and common in informal speech and African American Vernacular English, "conversate" is widely regarded as nonstandard in formal and academic writing, where "converse" is strongly preferred.

• Nearby Words

convergency
convergent
conversant
conversate
conversation
conversational
conversationalist

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century as a back-formation from the noun "conversation," modeled on pairs like "orientation" and "orientate."

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Conversate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/conversate
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