Apparently some people in the USA use the verb 'to dialog' but that *ahem* doesn't sit well with me. Is there anything else?

Afraid I can't help, Longhand, unless it's 'to peak'?
Can't think of an occassion when I'd use such a term if one exists.


- NaomiM

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oos, typo, 'to speak'

I don't think there is an existing word, but I'd like to suggest:

to enspeech,

to enloquate

or (if it's for a film or play)

to enscript

as appropriate additions to the dictionary for your purpose.

Chris

Maybe there isn't one. I was pondering whether to rework a para as speech and found myself in want of a word...

Entalkulate?

To transcribe their conversation?

to write dialogue?

to dramatise?

I like Jem's reply best. Keep things simple...

Deb

To dumb down? (Not always, but...)

Why dumb down?

If I have to explain...

Well, yes ...