Synonyms of communicate

communicate 1 of 2

verb (1)

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

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of communicate

Verb

These hormones communicate with their egg and with the ovary, regulating the menstrual cycle, but also have many other functions enabled by receptors throughout the body. —Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 30 June 2025

Some smart washers and dryers are using AI to assist with cycle selection, including communicating from the washer to the dryer to prepare for the next step, while others automatically dispense detergent. —Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025

Victor communicates Agnes’s alienation by playing her as visibly self-conscious. —Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 29 June 2025

Authorities said the woman knew of Massey's escape plans beforehand, communicated with him afterward and misled authorities. —Jim Mustian, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025

Phrases Containing communicate

• communicate (with)