collogue
collogue · collogues · collogued · colloguing
To coax; also, to flatterTo coax (someone); also, to flatter (someone).
/kɒˈləʊɡ/
Meaning
3 senses(transitive)To coax (someone); also, to flatter (someone).
(intransitive)To simulate belief.
(intransitive, rare)To talk privately or secretly; to conspire.
confer secretly
Origin
First attested in 1590s (as colloguing), presumably from colleague (“to associate”) and FrFirst attested in 1590s (as colloguing), presumably from colleague (“to associate”) and French colloque (“secret meeting”), from Latin colloquium (English colloquy), possibly influenced by dialogue.
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Forms
collogues, colloguing, collogued, colloguedSynonyms
42 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle