communicate
gb/kəmjˈunɪkˌeɪt/ us/kəmjˈunɪkˌeɪt/
A2
Английски
~ 3000
Значения
0 значения
Глагол
B1
action
1
share information or ideas
To tell someone information or ideas in words, writing, or other ways.
Модел на употреба:
to communicate [something] to [someone]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'communicate' with 'talk' — 'communicate' can be broader and include writing, signs, or technology.
Синоними
convey (Slightly more formal; often used for transmitting specific information or messages.)
Антоними
withhold (Means to deliberately not give information or feelings to others.)
Колокации
communicate clearly
|communicate effectively
|communicate directly
|communicate regularly
Теми
daily life
|business
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She used email to communicate the new policy to all employees.
- The teacher communicates complex ideas in a simple way.
- We need to communicate our expectations clearly to avoid confusion.
- He communicated his concerns directly to the manager.
Примери за учащи
- I communicate with my parents every day.
- Please communicate your needs to the team.
- She communicates well with children.
- We communicate by phone when I travel.
Глагол
A2
action
2
exchange information successfully
To understand each other and share ideas or feelings.
Модел на употреба:
to communicate with [someone]
Честа грешка:
Some learners think 'communicate' always needs a direct object, but it can be used without one when focusing on mutual exchange.
Синоними
interact (Focuses more on the general act of acting together, not just exchanging information.)
Антоними
misunderstand (Indicates failing to exchange or understand information correctly.)
Колокации
communicate with animals
|communicate easily
|communicate well
Теми
daily life
|relationships
|communication
Примери
- Even without speaking the language, we managed to communicate with gestures.
- Dolphins can communicate with each other over long distances.
- It's important for couples to communicate openly.
Примери за учащи
- I communicate with my friends on social media.
- We can communicate without words.
- They communicate well as a team.
Глагол
technical
B2
action
3
transfer heat, sound, etc.
To carry heat, sound, or electricity from one place to another.
Модел на употреба:
to communicate [heat/sound/etc.] through [something]
Синоними
transmit (Common in technical or scientific settings for sending energy or signals.)
Антоними
block (To stop the movement of heat, sound, or electricity.)
Колокации
communicate heat
|communicate vibrations
Теми
science
|technology
Примери
- Metal communicates heat quickly.
- The design communicates vibrations through the frame.
- Sound is communicated through the walls.
Примери за учащи
- Metal communicates heat fast.
- The wall communicates sound between rooms.
- This wire communicates electricity.
Глагол
formal
C1
action
4
connect rooms or places
To join rooms or places so people can go from one to another.
Модел на употреба:
[place] communicates with [place]
Синоними
adjoin (Focuses on being next to each other; may not imply an open passage.)
Антоними
separate (Indicates there is no connecting passage between places.)
Колокации
rooms communicate
|hallway communicates
Теми
architecture
|housing
|space
Примери
- The kitchen communicates with the dining room through a wide archway.
- Our office communicates directly with the conference hall.
- The rooms communicate via a narrow corridor.
Примери за учащи
- The living room communicates with the kitchen.
- My bedroom communicates with the bathroom.
- Two offices communicate by a door.
Граматика
Речникова форма
communicate
IPA
GB/kəmjˈunɪkˌeɪt/
US/kəmjˈunɪkˌeɪt/
Срички и ударение
com - mu - nic - ate (4 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mu)
Форми на думата
Verb
- Base: communicate
- 3rd Person Singular: communicates
- Present Participle: communicating
- Past: communicated
Семейство думи
Forms
communicates
verb
communicating
verb
communicated
verb
Core family
communication
noun A2
communicative
adjective B2
Related words
communicator
noun
Negative and opposite forms
miscommunication
noun
uncommunicative
adjective
Advanced or less common
communicable
adjective
Изрази
communicate an idea
1/kəmjˈunɪkˌeɪt ən aɪdˈiə/
fixed phrase
express a thought clearly
To tell someone your thought in a way they understand.
Примери
- He communicated his idea during the meeting.
- It’s hard to communicate an idea without examples.
communicate clearly
1/kəmjˈunɪkˌeɪt klˈɪɹli/
fixed phrase
express information clearly
To say or write something so that it is easy for people to understand.
Примери
- Good leaders communicate clearly with their staff.
- He didn’t communicate clearly, so people misunderstood.
communicate with someone
1/kəmjˈunɪkˌeɪt wˈɪθ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
exchange information with a person
To share ideas, information, or feelings with another person.
Примери
- I try to communicate with my team every day.
- She communicates with her family by video calls.
communicate effectively
1/kəmjˈunɪkˌeɪt ɪfˈɛktɪvli/
fixed phrase
share information successfully
To give information in a way that people understand well.
Примери
- Managers must communicate effectively with their staff.
- Teachers must learn how to communicate effectively.
- She communicates more effectively in writing than speaking.
- We need to communicate effectively during emergencies.