Synonyms of communicate

communicate 1 of 2

verb (1)

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

communicate (with)

2 of 2

verb (2)

as in to contact

to transmit information or requests to

communicating with other ham radio enthusiasts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contact
• reach
• keep in touch with
• get in touch with
• inform
• get hold of
• get
• tell
• address
• touch base (with)
• call
• get through (to)
• fill in
• keep up (with)
• notify
• advise
• clue
• instruct
• wise (up)
• phone
• familiarize
• enlighten
• apprise
• telephone
• acquaint
• brief
• ring (up)
• buzz

Phrases Containing communicate

• communicate (with)