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