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communicate

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/

Forms: communicates, communicating, communicated

communicate means: To share ideas, feelings, or information so that another person understands them.

verb

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To share ideas, feelings, or information so that another person understands them.

  • We communicate by email.
  • He found it hard to communicate his feelings.
  • How do you communicate with someone who speaks another language?

How to use it: communicate with someone (He communicates with his family by video call.); communicate something to someone (She communicated her concerns to the manager.)

Similar words: convey, express, share

Common phrases: communicate with someone, communicate an idea, communicate clearly, communicate information

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To pass something such as heat, movement, or a quality from one thing to another.

  • The belt communicates motion to the wheel.
  • Metal communicates heat from one part to another.
  • The shaking floor communicated its vibrations to the table.

How to use it: communicate something to something (The rod communicates motion to the wheel.)

Similar words: transmit, transfer, impart

Common phrases: communicate motion, communicate heat, communicate a force

Questions about communicate

What does communicate mean?

To share ideas, feelings, or information so that another person understands them.

What is communicate in other languages?

Türkçe: iletişim kurmak · Español: comunicar · Français: communiquer · Deutsch: kommunizieren · Italiano: comunicare · 日本語: 伝える

How do you pronounce communicate?

It is pronounced /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/.

How do you use communicate in a sentence?

We communicate by email. He found it hard to communicate his feelings.

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