confab

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of CONFAB

to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem <the members of the condo board have been confabbing about the security problem>

Synonyms advise, confab, confabulate, consult, counsel, parley, powwow, treat

Related Words argue, bandy, bat (around), chew over, debate, deliberate, discuss, dispute, hash (over), kick around, moot, palaver, talk, talk over, ventilate; rehash; coach, guide, tutor; recommend, suggest; direct, refer (to)

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