communicate
com·mu·ni·cate
verb \kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkāt\com·mu·ni·cat·edcom·mu·ni·cat·ing
Definition of COMMUNICATE
transitive verb
1
archaic : share
2
a : to convey knowledge of or information about : make known <communicate a story> b : to reveal by clear signs <his fear communicated itself to his friends>
3
: to cause to pass from one to another <some diseases are easily communicated>
intransitive verb
1
: to receive Communion
2
: to transmit information, thought, or feeling so that it is satisfactorily received or understood <two sides failing to communicate with each other>
3
: to open into each other : connect <the rooms communicate>
— com·mu·ni·ca·tee \-ˌmyü-ni-kə-ˈtē\ noun
— com·mu·ni·ca·tor \-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkā-tər\ noun
Examples of COMMUNICATE
- He was asked to communicate the news to the rest of the people.
- She communicated her ideas to the group.
- The two computers are able to communicate directly with one another.
- The pilot communicated with the airport just before the crash.
- The couple has trouble communicating.
- the challenge of getting the two groups to communicate with each other
- We communicate a lot of information through body language.
- He communicated his dissatisfaction to the staff.
- If you're excited about the product, your enthusiasm will communicate itself to customers.
- The disease is communicated through saliva.
Origin of COMMUNICATE
Latin communicatus, past participle of communicare to impart, participate, from communis common — more at mean
First Known Use: 1526
Rhymes with COMMUNICATE
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com·mu·ni·cate
transitive verb \kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkāt\ (Medical Dictionary)com·mu·ni·cat·ed; com·mu·ni·cat·ing
Medical Definition of COMMUNICATE
: to cause to pass from one to another <some diseases are easily communicated>
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