Communicate
/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/
Definitions
To share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings with someone.
/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/
To convey information or ideas.
He communicated his decision clearly.
💡 Simply: It's like sharing a secret with a friend, only instead of a secret, it's information or ideas. Like telling your teacher you need help, or texting your friend about your plans.
👶 For kids: To tell someone something.
More Examples
We need to communicate effectively as a team.
How It's Used
"The CEO needs to communicate the new strategy to the employees."
"It's important to communicate your feelings to your partner."
Idioms & expressions
Get your message across
To successfully communicate your ideas or information.
"She tried her best to get her message across to the audience."
From Latin *communicare, meaning "to share", "to make common". It combines *com- (together) and *munus (duty, service, gift).
The word 'communicate' has been used in English since the 14th century, initially with a stronger emphasis on sharing something sacred or spiritual.
Memory tip
Think of 'common' and 'unicate' - making something common by sharing information.
Word Origin
"to share, to make common"