Synonyms of communicate

communicate

verb

kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkāt 

1

as in to transmit

to cause (something) to pass from one to another

the infected cook unknowingly communicated the disease to hundreds of people

Synonyms & Similar Words

• transmit
• spread
• convey
• give
• disseminate
• impart
• propagate
• conduct
• transfer
• deliver
• transfuse
• diffuse
• broadcast
• turn over
• hand over
• surrender
• infect
• contaminate
• hand down
• poison
• hand on

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• catch
• contract
• come down (with)

2

as in to talk

to engage in an exchange of information or ideas

for decades the two medical centers have been communicating about cancer research

Synonyms & Similar Words

• talk
• intercommunicate
• brainstorm
• converse
• message
• correspond
• commune
• bond
• contact
• relate
• approach
• board
• accost

3

as in to reveal

to make known (something abstract) through outward signs

his voice communicated a certain distrust and wariness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reveal
• display
• show
• demonstrate
• betray
• manifest
• expose
• declare
• evince
• disclose
• give away
• sound
• bespeak
• uncover
• announce
• advertise
• proclaim
• publicize
• broadcast
• bare
• air
• unbosom
• project
• uncloak
• blaze
• trumpet
• placard

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misrepresent
• distort
• falsify
• belie
• disguise
• twist
• conceal
• camouflage
• hide
• gloss (over)
• cover
• garble
• obscure
• occlude
• mask
• gild
• veil
• whitewash
• varnish
• counterfeit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of communicate

The attempt by humans to communicate with marine animals may evoke, for some, a classic Steven Spielberg film about first contact with extraterrestrials. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2026

Though people rarely notice or think about temples, Dubrow says the fullness of that facial region communicates significant information. — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 31 July 2026

Taco Bell has been using social media to communicate with customers about the outbreak. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

Often, roommates communicate beforehand on a general aesthetic and matching bedding, which tends to surprise many non-Southerners. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

Phrases Containing communicate

• communicate (with)