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