My first word of the month might be controversial, so buckle up.

When I first heard this word, my immediate reaction was to tell him he was wrong. I could’ve rolled my eyes and thought this is why people need English classes. After all, two people with college degrees should know better.

Turns out, conversate is a word.

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “conversate” is an intransitive verb. Simply put, conversate means to talk, chat, and converse.

During these times, when I am alone, it’s always good to find someone to conversate with.

-Example Sentence

As this dictionary explains, this word is a nonstandard word formed by a process called “back formation.” The verb came from the noun conversation.

What’s more intersting is the fact the first use of “conversate” in the U.S. was in the 19th century.

Did you know conversate had a different meaning?

If you want to read more about this word click here.