communicate — to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/
Example Sentences
- My cat and I communicate perfectly - she meows for food, I meow back in confusion.
- Parents often struggle to communicate with teenagers who speak fluent eye-roll.
- Modern technology allows us to communicate instantly with people around the world.
communicate
VERB[/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/]
to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings
Mother and daughter sharing feelings
Communicate to dedicate, and educate every mind!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'communicare' meaning 'to share, impart, or make common,' derived from 'communis' meaning 'common' or 'shared.'
Breakdown
com- (together/with) + -munis (common) + -ate (verb suffix) = communicate
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🔗Collocations
“Leaders must communicate effectively with their team.”
“I communicate with my friends through social media.”
“Scientists communicate ideas through research papers.”
“The project failed because we failed to communicate properly.”
“Please communicate clearly what you need from us.”
📝Examples
“My cat and I communicate perfectly - she meows for food, I meow back in confusion.”
“Parents often struggle to communicate with teenagers who speak fluent eye-roll.”
“Modern technology allows us to communicate instantly with people around the world.”
“Body language can communicate emotions more powerfully than words.”
“The new manager needs to learn how to communicate expectations clearly to avoid confusion.”
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