1. (n.) A conversation between two or more persons\; particularly, a formal conservation in theatrical performances or in scholastic exercises.

2. (n.) A written composition in which two or more persons are represented as conversing or reasoning on some topic; as, the Dialogues of Plato.

3. (v. i.) To take part in a dialogue; to dialogize.

4. (v. t.) To express as in dialogue.

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