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.