English · Common Verbs

talks

/tɔːks/

[/tɔːks/]

third-person singular of talk

Beginnerverb

Definition

Third-person singular present of 'talk': used when he, she, or it speaks or has a conversation.

Example

My neighbour talks to her plants every morning because she believes it helps them grow.

My neighbour talks to her plants every morning because she believes it helps them grow.

Etymology

From Middle English 'talken', probably related to 'tale' and 'tell'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used with singular subjects in the present tense to describe speaking habits.

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