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