communicate

verb

kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkāt How to pronounce communicate (audio)
Definition of communicatenext
1
as in to transmit
to cause (something) to pass from one to another the infected cook unknowingly communicated the disease to hundreds of people

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2
as in to talk
to engage in an exchange of information or ideas for decades the two medical centers have been communicating about cancer research

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3
as in to reveal
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs his voice communicated a certain distrust and wariness

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Recent Examples of communicate The warnings were communicated through intermediaries, the officials said. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 Every firefly species uses a distinct blinking pattern to communicate, according to Insider Science. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 July 2026 County officials are communicating with the app organizers and will send out community messages before updating evacuation maps moving forward. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 4 July 2026 Thomas Jefferson's head would explode over the thought of Americans sitting in line at Starbucks and scrolling through a phone with 24/7 internet access and the ability to communicate in real-time with humans around the world. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for communicate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicate
  1. transmit
  2. talk
  3. reveal
  4. spread
  5. brainstorm
  6. display
  7. convey
  8. show
Verb
  • In the clinical setting, Busbee said, physical therapists use different size electrodes for various parts of the body, attached to a machine that transmits an electrical current to the electrodes.
    — Diana Anos, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • SpaceX is set to build a new economy in low Earth orbit, expanding its current Starlink telecommunications constellation and adding orbital AI data centers and even wirelessly transmitted solar power from space.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
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  • Before assuming the new borrowing limits apply to you, talk with your financial aid office.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Above, her mother’s brother, Abdullahi Mohamed, cradled a cup of tea in his hands and talked to her parents about their Central Avenue community, the news of the day and the global events that dominated the early 2000s.
    — Julia Coin Updated July 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
Definition of talk
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  • Studies reveal a growing 'proximity bias,' where in-office employees are more likely to receive promotions and recognition, with career prospects for remote workers declining.
    — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The alleged rape was reported by The Athletic in May, though the identity of the player was not revealed at the time.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Definition of reveal
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  • Flames raced through rows of vehicles at a Rancho Cordova salvage yard Friday evening, engulfing between 50 and 100 vehicles before more than 70 firefighters contained the blaze and kept it from spreading to neighboring businesses.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
  • If using grounds, apply in 1 to 2-inch deep layers and make sure the coffee is spread in an unbroken line so slugs and snails won’t cross it.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026
Definition of spread
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  • Employees are brainstorming with chatbots instead of colleagues, turning to algorithms for feedback and reporting fewer meaningful conversations.
    — Carrie Varoquiers, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Writers Rashida Jones and Will McCormack also took part in that rehearsal period, adjusting the script as the whole team brainstormed how to make the characters deeper and more complex.
    — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
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  • The lethality of the Russian assaults on Kyiv in the past week displays the challenge Ukraine faces in protecting its capital as Russia innovates and steps up its attacks.
    — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • While your site displays static portfolio shots, Instagram can show the messy but rich middle—the tricky client requests, the material samples, the iteration process that turns a concept into reality.
    — Danine Alati, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026
Definition of display
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  • This unvarnished, no-nonsense authenticity helps explain Aguirre’s relatability with players and his ability to convey his instructions.
    — Colin Millar, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Impressive statistics that, in no way, fully conveyed how thoroughly the second-year guard out of Florida dominated the Lakers on Friday.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
Definition of convey
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  • In fact, research shows that when given the choice, on-site work remains the least popular option across every age range according to Gallup.
    — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The younger James, who was drafted in the second round in 2024 to form the first father-son duo in NBA history, showed steady improvement during his second season.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
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