conversate

American  

[kon-ver-seyt] / ˈkɒn vərˌseɪt /

verb (used without object)

Nonstandard except in some dialects.

conversated, conversating

1. to have a conversation; converse; talk.

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Usage

And is conversate in the dictionary? Conversate is not listed as a standard word in this dictionary, meaning that language users don’t view it as an accepted word and don’t use it regularly with a standard meaning. Instead, conversate is an informal variant of converse, created by dropping the -ion from conversation and adding an -e. An informal variant is a term used in informal situations but not recognized as acceptable by most language users. You wouldn’t use conversate in formal or semiformal situations, but you might use it among your friends. Note: Just because a word isn’t considered a standard word in the dictionary doesn’t necessarily mean it’s “not a word.” Some people may use it, and if enough people start using it regularly, it may be added to the dictionary.

Etymology

Origin of conversate

First recorded in 1970-75; back formation from conversation

Example Sentences

“It’s where we can get together, conversate, run into people.”

From Slate • Oct. 6, 2020

“We going to conversate, we going to communicate so we can play fast,” Peters said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2018

“I don’t conversate with Floyd,” he said, meaning his brother.

From The New Yorker • May 18, 2015

“They feel like it’s an opportunity to be free, free with their own thoughts, free to conversate with peers and adults from the community … to discuss life.”

From Washington Times • Sep. 29, 2014

I could not figure what we needed to conversate on.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson