communicate
gb/kəmjˈunɪkˌeɪt/ us/kəmjˈunɪkˌeɪt/
A2
英語
~ 3000
語義
0件の語義
動詞
B1
action
1
share information or ideas
To tell someone information or ideas in words, writing, or other ways.
用法パターン：
to communicate [something] to [someone]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'communicate' with 'talk' — 'communicate' can be broader and include writing, signs, or technology.
類義語
convey (Slightly more formal; often used for transmitting specific information or messages.)
対義語
withhold (Means to deliberately not give information or feelings to others.)
コロケーション
communicate clearly
|communicate effectively
|communicate directly
|communicate regularly
テーマ
daily life
|business
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
動詞
A2
action
2
exchange information successfully
To understand each other and share ideas or feelings.
用法パターン：
to communicate with [someone]
よくある間違い：
Some learners think 'communicate' always needs a direct object, but it can be used without one when focusing on mutual exchange.
類義語
interact (Focuses more on the general act of acting together, not just exchanging information.)
対義語
misunderstand (Indicates failing to exchange or understand information correctly.)
コロケーション
communicate with animals
|communicate easily
|communicate well
テーマ
daily life
|relationships
|communication
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I communicate with my friends on social media.
- We can communicate without words.
- They communicate well as a team.
動詞
technical
B2
action
3
transfer heat, sound, etc.
To carry heat, sound, or electricity from one place to another.
用法パターン：
to communicate [heat/sound/etc.] through [something]
類義語
transmit (Common in technical or scientific settings for sending energy or signals.)
対義語
block (To stop the movement of heat, sound, or electricity.)
コロケーション
communicate heat
|communicate vibrations
テーマ
science
|technology
例文
- Metal communicates heat quickly.
- The design communicates vibrations through the frame.
- Sound is communicated through the walls.
学習者向け例文
- Metal communicates heat fast.
- The wall communicates sound between rooms.
- This wire communicates electricity.
動詞
formal
C1
action
4
connect rooms or places
To join rooms or places so people can go from one to another.
用法パターン：
[place] communicates with [place]
類義語
adjoin (Focuses on being next to each other; may not imply an open passage.)
対義語
separate (Indicates there is no connecting passage between places.)
コロケーション
rooms communicate
|hallway communicates
テーマ
architecture
|housing
|space
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The living room communicates with the kitchen.
- My bedroom communicates with the bathroom.
- Two offices communicate by a door.
文法
辞書形
communicate
IPA
GB/kəmjˈunɪkˌeɪt/
US/kəmjˈunɪkˌeɪt/
音節・強勢
com - mu - nic - ate （4音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (mu)
活用形
Verb
- Base: communicate
- 3rd Person Singular: communicates
- Present Participle: communicating
- Past: communicated
関連語
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
表現
communicate an idea
1/kəmjˈunɪkˌeɪt ən aɪdˈiə/
fixed phrase
express a thought clearly
To tell someone your thought in a way they understand.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.