Conversate or Converate
Understand why “Conversate” (nonstandard) and “Converate” (incorrect) are avoided in formal English.
Conversate / Converate
Incorrect spelling - Conversate is nonstandard; Converate is incorrect.
"Conversate / Converate" is a common misspelling of "Converse (preferred)". Always use "Converse (preferred)" when referring to the correct word.
Converse (preferred)
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Converse is the correct, standard verb meaning ‘to talk’ or ‘engage in conversation’."
Definition of Converse (preferred)
"Converse (preferred)": "Converse is the correct, standard verb meaning ‘to talk’ or ‘engage in conversation’."
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Converse (preferred)
- • talk
- • chat
- • discuss
Usage Examples
"Correct:" We need to converse about the issue.
"Correct:" They love to converse for hours.
"Incorrect:" We need to conversate about the issue.
"Incorrect:" We need to converate about the issue.
Notes:
- • Use converse, not conversate. Converate is always wrong.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which spelling is correct?
A: Conversate is correct informally; the proper standard is 'converse'.
Q: What does Conversate mean?
A: To engage in conversation (informal/slang).
Q: Why is Converate wrong?
A: It is a misspelling and not used in English.
Q: Is Conversate acceptable in formal writing?
A: No, 'converse' should be used instead.
Q: Example sentence using Conversate?
A: They like to conversate on weekends.
Summary
Use Converse in formal writing.