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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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as in converses
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
mothers palavering and drinking coffee while watching their children play
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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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Noun
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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
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If some of these steps begin to bear fruit, consultations could begin on multiple tracks.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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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
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Now, weeks after some of the Hollywood trades reported Chris Evans would be making his Marvel return in that event film, the actor himself denies the chatter.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Now, chatter should only pick up as the team figures out its long-term direction heading into what will be — as usual — an important offseason for a franchise that’s closing in on being mathematically eliminated from playoff contention for a ninth straight season.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2025
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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
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There are conversations that will be direct next couple days.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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The mindset driving their deliberations is a focus on results and speed.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
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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
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Clarity dialogues are empowering.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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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
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“Palavers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palavers. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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