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