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communicate
[ kuh-myoo-ni-keyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to impart knowledge of; make known:
to communicate information;
to communicate one's happiness.
Synonyms: , , ,
Antonyms: ,
- to give to another; impart; transmit:
to communicate a disease.
- to administer the Eucharist to.
- Archaic. to share in or partake of.
verb (used without object)
- to give or interchange thoughts, feelings, information, or the like, by writing, speaking, etc.:
They communicate with each other every day.
- to express thoughts, feelings, or information easily or effectively.
- to be joined or connected:
The rooms communicated by means of a hallway.
- to partake of the Eucharist.
- Obsolete. to take part or participate.
communicate
/ əˈːɪˌɪ /
verb
- to impart (knowledge) or exchange (thoughts, feelings, or ideas) by speech, writing, gestures, etc
- trusually foll byto to allow (a feeling, emotion, etc) to be sensed (by), willingly or unwillingly; transmit (to)
the dog communicated his fear to the other animals
- intr to have a sympathetic mutual understanding
- intrusually foll bywith to make or have a connecting passage or route; connect
- tr to transmit (a disease); infect
- intr Christianity to receive or administer Communion
Derived Forms
- dzˈܲԾٴǰ, adjective
- dzˈܲԾˌٴǰ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ԴDzcdz·n·iԲ adjective
- v·dz·n·ٱ verb overcommunicated overcommunicating
- cdz·n·ٱ verb precommunicated precommunicating
- ܲcdz·n·iԲ adjective
- ɱ-dz·n·e adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of communicate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of communicate1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Foltz said the Ducks and Angels communicate regularly and said he briefed Angels president John Carpino on the Ducks’ renovation plans.
We’re maintaining a positive outlook while communicating to everyone present that we need to be acknowledged for our contribution.
Arenas was still intubated the following day but was able to open his eyes and communicate via writing.
"We will continue to communicate with all our students and colleagues as we return to campus."
“I communicated with him when he was over in Japan.”
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