communicate · verb /kəˈmjuː.nəˌkeɪt/
Word family
Nouns: communication, communications
Adjectives: communicable
Verbs: communicate
communicate (SHARE INFORMATION)
B1 I or T to share information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body or using other signals
Dictionary examples:
We can now communicate instantly with people on the other side of the world.
Has the news been communicated to the staff yet?
Unable to speak a word of the language, he communicated with his hands.
Learner example:
Finally, I decided to join a new English class in order to improve my English because [a] few weeks ago I met someone who is really interesting, so I would like to be able to communicate properly with him. (Preliminary English Test; B1; French)
communicate (BE UNDERSTOOD)
B2 I to be understood by someone when you tell them about your feelings and thoughts
Dictionary example:
He can't communicate with his parents.
Learner example:
I think I can communicate with children and make them happy. (First Certificate in English; B2; Japanese)
