communicate
word
/kəmˈjunəˌkeɪt/
kuh-MYOO-ni-kayt
/kəmjˈuːnɪkˌeɪt/
kuh-MYOO-ni-kayt
Definition
To share information, ideas, or feelings with someone by speaking, writing, signaling, or using other methods. It can also mean making a message clear so other people understand it.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both everyday and professional contexts. Often used with 'communicate with' someone and 'communicate' something to someone. 'Communicate' is more formal than 'talk' and often focuses on clarity or successful message transfer, not just speaking.
Spanish: comunicar - comunicarsePortuguese (BR): comunicar - se comunicarPortuguese (PT): comunicar - comunicar-seChinese (Simplified): 交流 - 传达Chinese (Traditional): 交流 - 傳達Hindi: संवाद करना - संप्रेषित करनाArabic: يتواصل - يُبلّغBengali: যোগাযোগ করা - তথ্য আদানপ্রদান করাRussian: общаться - передавать (информацию)Japanese: 伝える - コミュニケーションをとるVietnamese: giao tiếp - truyền đạtKorean: 의사소통하다 - 전달하다Turkish: iletişim kurmak - iletmekUrdu: ابلاغ کرنا - بات چیت کرناIndonesian: berkomunikasi - menyampaikan
Example Sentences
We communicate by email every week.
basic
She can communicate her ideas clearly.
basic
Animals communicate in different ways.
basic
If something changes, please communicate it to the team right away.
natural
I don't think we're communicating well today.
natural
He struggles to communicate how he really feels.
natural