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Definition communicate in British English

communicate verb

verb
/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/

language

Example

How do whales communicate?

Example

The information was communicated to officials in July 1981.

Example

They communicate with each other via email.

Example

Can you somehow communicate to him that we're just not interested?

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1.1

to make someone understand an emotion or idea without expressing it in words

Example

She has an amazing ability to communicate enthusiasm.

Example

He could communicate a feeling of intense excitement to his audiences.

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1.2

to let someone know what you are feeling or thinking, so that you have a good relationship

Example

She says that they no longer seem to communicate.

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2

if one room communicates with another, or if two rooms communicate, you can get into one room from the other

Example

The two rooms communicate via a hidden doorway.

Example

He saw the handle of the communicating door start to turn.

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3

to pass a disease from one person or animal to another

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Definition communicate in British English