COMMUNICATES Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

communicates

verb

present tense third-person singular of communicate

as in transmits

to cause (something) to pass from one to another the infected cook unknowingly communicated the disease to hundreds of people

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as in talks

to engage in an exchange of information or ideas for decades the two medical centers have been communicating about cancer research

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as in reveals

to make known (something abstract) through outward signs his voice communicated a certain distrust and wariness

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Recent Examples of communicates During a simulation, teams should practice who approves messaging, who communicates with stakeholders and how information is shared. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 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 Wallace communicates with sign language or through his interpreter, Jo Beth Prince. — Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026 An email can show how clearly and professionally a candidate communicates. — Cuneyt Gozu, The Conversation, 21 July 2026 One of his task forces aimed at reshaping the Fed’s operations is focused on how the central bank communicates. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 July 2026 The group will rely on technical experts to help staff understand complex information before the city communicates that information with the public, Craig said. — Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicates

Verb

While the car transmits every ripple in the road, its trick Multimatic dampers round off imperfections beautifully, so the chassis never feels discombobulated.

— Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
His music gives me chills, transmits cosmic waves of light, wisdom, and divine emotions.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026

Definition of transmits

Verb

Despite that, when Bezos talks, a lot of people pay attention.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 July 2026
Each week Bloomberg's award-winning reporter Akshat Rathi talks to the people tackling climate change — venture capitalists, scientists, politicians who have created climate laws, and CEOs who have transformed their businesses.

— Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of talks

Verb

Walking just a few streets away from the square reveals quieter courtyards, small cafes and shops that feel less staged.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Contrary to the popular belief that data centers operate in remote rural areas, new research from NYU Tandon School of Engineering reveals that the digital economy is overwhelmingly urban.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of reveals

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How to avoid, treat cyclosporiasis Cyclospora spreads through water and food that are contaminated with human feces, so the best way to prevent cyclosporiasis is to avoid consuming things that could be contaminated with feces, according to the CDC.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 30 July 2026
No preset amount works for everyone, because body size and how a product spreads both vary.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Definition of spreads

Verb

This sentiment corresponds to many employees in workplace environments with no clear connection of how their work contributes to the organization’s mission.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
This corresponds with property taxes of just over $3,000 annually.

— Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

Definition of corresponds

Verb

Ours was launched in 2021 and conveys a stately elegance, with spacious cabins, marble bathrooms, polished brass fittings, and rich mahogany paneling.

— Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
This Claudia is the opposite of Hayles’s quiet, cunning performance as Regina and conveys a phenomenal range.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Definition of conveys

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Every year the Bronx Zoo team brainstorms different additions to its offerings, and some of the challenges lie in choosing the right ones.

— Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
Maybe everyone picks a different resolution, and the group brainstorms how to best help each person achieve it.

— Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025