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communicate

(kəmjuːnɪkeɪt)

Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense communicates, present participle communicating, past tense, past participle communicated

1. verb

If you communicate with someone, you share or exchange information with them, for example by speaking, writing, or using equipment. You can also say that two people communicate.

My natural mother has never communicated with me. [VERB + with]

A person who cannot speak can use a speech synthesizer to communicate with hearingpeople. [VERB + with]

They communicated in sign language. [VERB]

Synonyms: contact, talk, speak, phone More Synonyms of communicate

communication uncountable noun

I have had no direct communication with my colleagues. [+ with]

...use of the radio telephone for communication between controllers and pilots. [+ between]

We were in communication with each other.

Synonyms: connections, travel, links, transport More Synonyms of communicate

Synonyms: passing on, spread, circulation, transmission More Synonyms of communicate

Synonyms: contact, conversation, correspondence, intercourse [formal] More Synonyms of communicate

2. verb

If you communicate information, a feeling, or an idea to someone, you let them know about it.

They successfully communicate their knowledge to others. [VERB noun + to]

The results will be communicated to parents. [VERB noun to noun]

People must communicate their feelings. [VERB noun]

Synonyms: make known, report, announce, reveal More Synonyms of communicate

3. verb

If one person communicates with another, they successfully make each other aware of their feelings and ideas. You can also say that two people communicate.

He was never good at communicating with the players. [VERB + with]

Family therapy showed us how to communicate with each other. [VERB + with]

...considerate individuals who can communicate and work in a team. [VERB]

communication uncountable noun

There was a tremendous lack of communication between us. [+ between]

Good communication with people around you could prove difficult.

...communication skills.

[Also + with]

Synonyms: connections, travel, links, transport More Synonyms of communicate

Synonyms: passing on, spread, circulation, transmission More Synonyms of communicate

Synonyms: contact, conversation, correspondence, intercourse [formal] More Synonyms of communicate

communicatorWord forms: plural communicators countable noun

She's a good communicator.

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communicate in British English

(kəˈmjuːnɪˌkeɪt)

verb

to impart (knowledge) or exchange (thoughts, feelings, or ideas) by speech, writing, gestures, etc

2. (transitive; usually foll by to)

to allow (a feeling, emotion, etc) to be sensed (by), willingly or unwillingly; transmit (to)

the dog communicated his fear to the other animals

3. (intransitive)

to have a sympathetic mutual understanding

4. (intransitive; usually foll by with)

to make or have a connecting passage or route; connect

5. (transitive)

to transmit (a disease); infect

6. (intransitive) Christianity

to receive or administer Communion

Derived forms

communicator (comˈmuniˌcator)

noun

communicatory (comˈmunicatory)

adjective

Word origin

C16: from Latin commūnicāre to share, from commūnis common

communicate in American English

(kəˈmjunɪˌkeɪt)

verb transitiveWord forms: comˈmuniˌcated or comˈmuniˌcating

to pass along; impart; transmit (as heat, motion, or a disease)

to make known; give (information, signals, or messages)

verb intransitive

to receive Holy Communion

to give or exchange information, signals, or messages in any way, as by talk, gestures, or writing

to have a sympathetic or meaningful relationship

to be connected

the living room communicates with the dining room

Derived forms

communicator (comˈmuniˌcator)

noun

Word origin

< L communicatus, pp. of communicare, to impart, share, lit., to make common < communis, common

Examples of 'communicate' in a sentence
communicate

Their assessments of the state of McGregor's mind had reiterated one point: he was unprepared to co-operate, or indeed to communicate.He just might... "He looked baffled, as if trying to communicate in a foreign language.The driver was probably more amazed by the sudden decision to communicate.In dreams, they tell me, these spirits communicate with them.

In other languages
communicate

British English: communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪˌkeɪt/ VERB

If you communicate with someone, you give them information, for example by speaking, writing, or sending radio signals.

They communicated in sign language.

American English: communicate
Arabic: يَتَصِل بـ
Brazilian Portuguese: comunicar
Chinese: 交流
Croatian: komunicirati
Czech: komunikovat
Danish: kommunikere
Dutch: communiceren
European Spanish: comunicarse
Finnish: kommunikoida
French: communiquer
German: kommunizieren
Greek: επικοινωνώ
Italian: comunicare
Japanese: 伝える
Korean: 의사소통하다
Norwegian: kommunisere
Polish: zakomunikować
European Portuguese: comunicar
Romanian: a comunica
Russian: общаться
Latin American Spanish: comunicar
Swedish: kommunicera
Thai: ติดต่อสื่อสาร
Turkish: iletişim kurmak
Ukrainian: спілкуватися
Vietnamese: truyền đạt

Chinese translation of 'communicate'

communicate

(kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt)

vi

(by writing, speaking etc) 联(聯)络(絡) (liánluò)
(= talk openly) 沟(溝)通 (gōutōng)

vt

[idea, decision, feeling] 表达(達) (biǎodá)
to communicate with sb (by writing, speaking etc) 与(與)某人联(聯)络(絡) (yǔ mǒurén liánluò) (= talk openly to) 与(與)某人沟(溝)通 (yǔ mǒurén gōutōng)

1 (verb) in the sense of contact

Definition

to exchange (thoughts) or make known (information or feelings) by speech, writing, or other means

My natural mother has never communicated with me.They communicated in sign language.

Synonyms

contact

When she first contacted me, she was upset.

talk

The boys all began to talk at once.

speak

The very act of speaking the words gave him comfort.

phone

correspond

We corresponded regularly for years.

make contact

be in touch

ring up (informal, mainly British)

be in contact

get in contact

email or e-mail

text

message

2 (verb) in the sense of make known

Definition

to exchange (thoughts) or make known (information or feelings) by speech, writing, or other means

The result will be communicated to parents.

Synonyms

make known

report

Several newspapers reported the decision.

announce

The couple were planning to announce their engagement.

reveal

She has refused to reveal her daughter's whereabouts.

publish

The paper did not publish his name for legal reasons.

declare

Anyone carrying money into or out of the country must declare it.

spread

Someone has been spreading rumours about us.

disclose

Neither side would disclose details of the transaction.

pass on

proclaim

He continues to proclaim his innocence.

transmit

convey

I tried to convey the wonder of the experience to my husband.

impart

the ability to impart knowledge and command respect

divulge

He was charged with divulging state secrets.

disseminate

The press plays a critical part in disseminating news and information.

Opposites

sit on (informal)

suppress

cover up

withhold

hold back

repress

keep secret

whitewash (informal)

make known

keep back

hush up

keep under wraps

3 (verb) in the sense of pass on

Definition

to transmit (to)

typhus, a disease communicated by body lice

Synonyms

pass on

transfer

Certain kinds of property are transferred automatically.

spread

transmit

mosquitoes that transmit disease to humans

Additional synonyms

in the sense of announce

Definition

to proclaim

The couple were planning to announce their engagement.

Synonyms

make known,

tell,

report,

reveal,

publish,

declare,

advertise,

broadcast,

disclose,

post,

tweet,

intimate,

proclaim,

trumpet,

make public,

publicize,

divulge,

promulgate,

propound,

shout from the rooftops (informal),

give out

in the sense of convey

Definition

to communicate (information)

I tried to convey the wonder of the experience to my husband.

Synonyms

communicate,

impart,

reveal,

relate,

disclose,

make known,

tell

in the sense of correspond

Definition

to communicate (with) by letter

We corresponded regularly for years.

Synonyms

communicate,

write,

keep in touch,

exchange letters,

email or e-mail,

text

Synonyms of 'communicate'

communicate

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单词	communicate
释义	Trends of communicate View usage for: communicate (kəmjuːnɪkeɪt) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense communicates, present participle communicating, past tense, past participle communicated 1. verb If you communicate with someone, you share or exchange information with them, for example by speaking, writing, or using equipment. You can also say that two people communicate. My natural mother has never communicated with me. [VERB + with] A person who cannot speak can use a speech synthesizer to communicate with hearingpeople. [VERB + with] They communicated in sign language. [VERB] Synonyms: contact, talk, speak, phone More Synonyms of communicate communication uncountable noun I have had no direct communication with my colleagues. [+ with] ...use of the radio telephone for communication between controllers and pilots. [+ between] We were in communication with each other. Synonyms: connections, travel, links, transport More Synonyms of communicate Synonyms: passing on, spread, circulation, transmission More Synonyms of communicate Synonyms: contact, conversation, correspondence, intercourse [formal] More Synonyms of communicate 2. verb If you communicate information, a feeling, or an idea to someone, you let them know about it. They successfully communicate their knowledge to others. [VERB noun + to] The results will be communicated to parents. [VERB noun to noun] People must communicate their feelings. [VERB noun] Synonyms: make known, report, announce, reveal More Synonyms of communicate 3. verb If one person communicates with another, they successfully make each other aware of their feelings and ideas. You can also say that two people communicate. He was never good at communicating with the players. [VERB + with] Family therapy showed us how to communicate with each other. [VERB + with] ...considerate individuals who can communicate and work in a team. [VERB] communication uncountable noun There was a tremendous lack of communication between us. [+ between] Good communication with people around you could prove difficult. ...communication skills. [Also + with] Synonyms: connections, travel, links, transport More Synonyms of communicate Synonyms: passing on, spread, circulation, transmission More Synonyms of communicate Synonyms: contact, conversation, correspondence, intercourse [formal] More Synonyms of communicate communicatorWord forms: plural communicators countable noun She's a good communicator. More Synonyms of communicate communicate in British English (kəˈmjuːnɪˌkeɪt) verb 1. to impart (knowledge) or exchange (thoughts, feelings, or ideas) by speech, writing, gestures, etc 2. (transitive; usually foll by to) to allow (a feeling, emotion, etc) to be sensed (by), willingly or unwillingly; transmit (to) the dog communicated his fear to the other animals 3. (intransitive) to have a sympathetic mutual understanding 4. (intransitive; usually foll by with) to make or have a connecting passage or route; connect 5. (transitive) to transmit (a disease); infect 6. (intransitive) Christianity to receive or administer Communion Derived forms communicator (comˈmuniˌcator) noun communicatory (comˈmunicatory) adjective Word origin C16: from Latin commūnicāre to share, from commūnis common communicate in American English (kəˈmjunɪˌkeɪt) verb transitiveWord forms: comˈmuniˌcated or comˈmuniˌcating 1. to pass along; impart; transmit (as heat, motion, or a disease) 2. to make known; give (information, signals, or messages) verb intransitive 3. to receive Holy Communion 4. a. to give or exchange information, signals, or messages in any way, as by talk, gestures, or writing b. to have a sympathetic or meaningful relationship 5. to be connected the living room communicates with the dining room Derived forms communicator (comˈmuniˌcator) noun Word origin < L communicatus, pp. of communicare, to impart, share, lit., to make common < communis, common Examples of 'communicate' in a sentence communicate Their assessments of the state of McGregor's mind had reiterated one point: he was unprepared to co-operate, or indeed to communicate. Kippax, Frank THE SCAR (2001) He just might... "He looked baffled, as if trying to communicate in a foreign language. Skelton, Alison Scott AN OLDER WOMAN (2001) The driver was probably more amazed by the sudden decision to communicate. Kippax, Frank THE SCAR (2001) In dreams, they tell me, these spirits communicate with them. Louise Erdrich THE LAST REPORT ON THE MIRACLES AT LITTLE NO HORSE: A NOVEL (2001) In other languages communicate British English: communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪˌkeɪt/ VERB If you communicate with someone, you give them information, for example by speaking, writing, or sending radio signals. They communicated in sign language. American English: communicate Arabic: يَتَصِل بـ Brazilian Portuguese: comunicar Chinese: 交流 Croatian: komunicirati Czech: komunikovat Danish: kommunikere Dutch: communiceren European Spanish: comunicarse Finnish: kommunikoida French: communiquer German: kommunizieren Greek: επικοινωνώ Italian: comunicare Japanese: 伝える Korean: 의사소통하다 Norwegian: kommunisere Polish: zakomunikować European Portuguese: comunicar Romanian: a comunica Russian: общаться Latin American Spanish: comunicar Swedish: kommunicera Thai: ติดต่อสื่อสาร Turkish: iletişim kurmak Ukrainian: спілкуватися Vietnamese: truyền đạt Chinese translation of 'communicate' communicate (kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt) vi (by writing, speaking etc) 联(聯)络(絡) (liánluò) (= talk openly) 沟(溝)通 (gōutōng) vt [idea, decision, feeling] 表达(達) (biǎodá) to communicate with sb (by writing, speaking etc) 与(與)某人联(聯)络(絡) (yǔ mǒurén liánluò) (= talk openly to) 与(與)某人沟(溝)通 (yǔ mǒurén gōutōng) 1 (verb) in the sense of contact Definition to exchange (thoughts) or make known (information or feelings) by speech, writing, or other means My natural mother has never communicated with me.They communicated in sign language. Synonyms contact When she first contacted me, she was upset. talk The boys all began to talk at once. speak The very act of speaking the words gave him comfort. phone correspond We corresponded regularly for years. make contact be in touch ring up (informal, mainly British) be in contact get in contact email or e-mail text message 2 (verb) in the sense of make known Definition to exchange (thoughts) or make known (information or feelings) by speech, writing, or other means The result will be communicated to parents. Synonyms make known report Several newspapers reported the decision. announce The couple were planning to announce their engagement. reveal She has refused to reveal her daughter's whereabouts. publish The paper did not publish his name for legal reasons. declare Anyone carrying money into or out of the country must declare it. spread Someone has been spreading rumours about us. disclose Neither side would disclose details of the transaction. pass on proclaim He continues to proclaim his innocence. transmit convey I tried to convey the wonder of the experience to my husband. impart the ability to impart knowledge and command respect divulge He was charged with divulging state secrets. disseminate The press plays a critical part in disseminating news and information. Opposites sit on (informal) , suppress , cover up , withhold , hold back , repress , keep secret , whitewash (informal) , make known , keep back , hush up , keep under wraps 3 (verb) in the sense of pass on Definition to transmit (to) typhus, a disease communicated by body lice Synonyms pass on transfer Certain kinds of property are transferred automatically. spread transmit mosquitoes that transmit disease to humans Additional synonyms in the sense of announce Definition to proclaim The couple were planning to announce their engagement. Synonyms make known, tell, report, reveal, publish, declare, advertise, broadcast, disclose, post, tweet, intimate, proclaim, trumpet, make public, publicize, divulge, promulgate, propound, shout from the rooftops (informal), give out in the sense of convey Definition to communicate (information) I tried to convey the wonder of the experience to my husband. Synonyms communicate, impart, reveal, relate, disclose, make known, tell in the sense of correspond Definition to communicate (with) by letter We corresponded regularly for years. Synonyms communicate, write, keep in touch, exchange letters, email or e-mail, text Synonyms of 'communicate' communicate Explore 'communicate' in the dictionary
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