communicate
gb/kəmjˈunɪkˌeɪt/ us/kəmjˈunɪkˌeɪt/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 3000
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ρήμα
B1
action
1
share information or ideas
To tell someone information or ideas in words, writing, or other ways.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to communicate [something] to [someone]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'communicate' with 'talk' — 'communicate' can be broader and include writing, signs, or technology.
Συνώνυμα
convey (Slightly more formal; often used for transmitting specific information or messages.)
Αντώνυμα
withhold (Means to deliberately not give information or feelings to others.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
communicate clearly
|communicate effectively
|communicate directly
|communicate regularly
Θέματα
daily life
|business
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Ρήμα
A2
action
2
exchange information successfully
To understand each other and share ideas or feelings.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to communicate with [someone]
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners think 'communicate' always needs a direct object, but it can be used without one when focusing on mutual exchange.
Συνώνυμα
interact (Focuses more on the general act of acting together, not just exchanging information.)
Αντώνυμα
misunderstand (Indicates failing to exchange or understand information correctly.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
communicate with animals
|communicate easily
|communicate well
Θέματα
daily life
|relationships
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I communicate with my friends on social media.
- We can communicate without words.
- They communicate well as a team.
Ρήμα
technical
B2
action
3
transfer heat, sound, etc.
To carry heat, sound, or electricity from one place to another.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to communicate [heat/sound/etc.] through [something]
Συνώνυμα
transmit (Common in technical or scientific settings for sending energy or signals.)
Αντώνυμα
block (To stop the movement of heat, sound, or electricity.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
communicate heat
|communicate vibrations
Θέματα
science
|technology
Παραδείγματα
- Metal communicates heat quickly.
- The design communicates vibrations through the frame.
- Sound is communicated through the walls.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Metal communicates heat fast.
- The wall communicates sound between rooms.
- This wire communicates electricity.
Ρήμα
formal
C1
action
4
connect rooms or places
To join rooms or places so people can go from one to another.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[place] communicates with [place]
Συνώνυμα
adjoin (Focuses on being next to each other; may not imply an open passage.)
Αντώνυμα
separate (Indicates there is no connecting passage between places.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
rooms communicate
|hallway communicates
Θέματα
architecture
|housing
|space
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The living room communicates with the kitchen.
- My bedroom communicates with the bathroom.
- Two offices communicate by a door.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
communicate
IPA
GB/kəmjˈunɪkˌeɪt/
US/kəmjˈunɪkˌeɪt/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
com - mu - nic - ate (4 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mu)
Τύποι λέξης
Verb
- Base: communicate
- 3rd Person Singular: communicates
- Present Participle: communicating
- Past: communicated
Οικογένεια λέξεων
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
Εκφράσεις
communicate an idea
1/kəmjˈunɪkˌeɪt ən aɪdˈiə/
fixed phrase
express a thought clearly
To tell someone your thought in a way they understand.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.