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