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communicate

1 of 1verb
/kəˈmjunɪkeɪt/
Forms:communicates,communicating,communicated,communicated
1

to exchange information, news, ideas, etc. with someone

A2transitive
  • She communicates effectively with her team members.
  • Right now, he is communicating with clients over a video call.
  • He is communicating with colleagues through instant messaging.
  • They communicate their plans through weekly meetings.
  • The manager effectively communicated the new policy to the entire staff.
2

to express or convey an emotion or feeling without using words

transitive
  • She communicated her excitement through her energetic gestures.
  • The artist communicated his passion for nature through his vibrant paintings.
  • Through his music, the composer communicated a sense of longing and nostalgia.
  • His silence communicated his disapproval more strongly than any words could.
3

to be able to share or exchange information or ideas with others

  • Despite the language barrier, they were able to communicate effectively using gestures.
  • It's important for partners in a relationship to communicate openly and honestly.
  • The team communicates using a messaging app.
  • Effective leaders know how to communicate clearly.
4

to partake in Holy Communion, a religious practice in Christianity involving the consumption of bread and wine

  • The congregation communicates during Sunday service.
  • The parish priest communicates regularly.
  • The believers communicate in remembrance of Christ's sacrifice.
  • She prefers to communicate at the early morning Mass.
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5

to be linked or connected with another space, room, or vessel by a passage or opening

  • The office communicates with the warehouse through interconnecting corridors.
  • The classrooms communicate with the playground through large glass doors.
  • The restaurant communicates with the bar area through a swinging door.
  • The two cabins on the ship communicate via a narrow corridor.
  • The bedrooms communicate through a shared balcony.
6

to convey or share information, news, or ideas

transitive
  • The teacher communicates assignments and deadlines to the students.
  • She communicates her ideas effectively through her writing.
  • The CEO communicates company policies during staff meetings.
  • Scientists use graphs and charts to communicate their research findings.
  • Writers use words to communicate complex ideas and emotions.
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