3.5.1.4 Speak with others

Use this domain for words referring to carrying on a conversation with other people.

OMC Codes: 
521 Conversation
Louw Nida Codes: 
33K Converse, Discuss
  • What words refer to carrying on a conversation with other people?
    speak with, converse, carry on a conversation, talk with, talk to, chat, discuss
  • What words refer to an event or time period when people talk to each other?
    conversation, discussion
  • What words refer to what is talked about?
    topic (of conversation)
  • What words modify the length of time?
    long (conversation, talk), brief (conversation)

    • 3.5.1.4.1 Call

    Use this domain for words related to calling someone--to say something loud because you want someone who is far away to listen to you.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    33C' Call
  • What words refer to calling someone?
    call, holler at, yell to, yell at, get someone's attention
  • What words refer to calling someone on the telephone?
    call, phone (v)

    • 3.5.1.4.2 Contact

    Use this domain for words related to contacting someone--to communicate with someone who is far away from you using some communication device such as a telephone.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    33C' Call
  • What words refer to contacting someone?
    get in touch with, contact, make contact with, approach, get onto,
  • What words refer to regularly contacting someone?
    be in contact, keep in touch, stay in touch, keep in contact, communicate,
  • What words refer to succeeding in contacting someone?
    get hold of, get through, reach,
  • What words refer to the process by which people contact each other?
    communication, contact,
  • What words refer to no longer communicating with someone?
    lose touch, lose contact,

    • 3.5.1.4.3 Greet

    Use this domain for words related to greeting someone.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    34I Kiss, Embrace
  • What words refer to greeting someone?
    greet, say hello
  • What words describe a greeting?
    greet warmly, warm greeting, cool reception, enthusiastic greeting
  • What gestures typically accompany a greeting?
    shake hands, bow, salute, give a hug, give a kiss, wave hello
  • What words refer to a refusal to greet someone?
    refuse to greet, snub, ignore
  • What words and expressions are used when greeting someone?

    • 3.5.1.4.4 Say farewell

    Use this domain for words related to saying farewell.

  • What words refer to saying farewell?
    say farewell, say goodbye
  • What words and expressions are used when saying farewell?
    Goodbye. See you later. Have a good day.

    • 3.5.1.4.5 Speak in unison

    Use this domain for words related to speaking in unison--to say something at the same time as someone else.

  • What words refer to someone talking at the same time as someone else?
    interrupt, talk at the same time
  • What words refer to many people speaking in unison?
    speak in unison, speak at once, congregational reading